EXCERPT FROM: Cape Gazette
By Leah Hoenen
The Cape Henlopen School District is getting out of the day-care business, closing the day-care center at the Lewes School on Savannah Road. Facing a projected $775,000 deficit for next year, the district’s regular day-care program will close at the end of August. The move threatens the jobs of 13 paraprofessionals.

EXCERPT FROM: The News Journal
By Mike Chalmers
Before the recession, the Mary E. Herring Child Care Center in Wilmington watched more than 56 children a day while their parents worked.

EXCERPT FROM: Sussex Countian
By Doug Denison
Dover, Del. — A plan to save money in the state’s Division of Social Services by reducing child care subsidies to needy families drew criticism from legislators and the public at a hearing before the General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee March 3.

Wilmington, DE– For months now Congressional leaders in Washington have been debating economic recovery measures to best boost our economy and aid ailing industries. One of the most effective investments America can make for long-term success is an investment in its children. Tomorrow Congressman Mike Castle has an opportunity to make a critical investment in our children by voting for a recovery package in the U.S. House of Representatives that funds programs proven to prepare our children for school, work and life.