http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/ Bringing You The News That Matters Most Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:10:00 PST en-us http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/impact_of_the_economy_on_child_care/Cape_to_end_Child_Care_for_55_Children.shtml Impact of the Economy on Child Care EXCERPT FROM: Cape Gazette<br /> By Leah Hoenen<br /> 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, Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:35:03 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/impact_of_the_economy_on_child_care/Cape_to_end_Child_Care_for_55_Children.shtml http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/impact_of_the_economy_on_child_care/Delaware_Child_Cares_Weather_Economic_Hurdles.shtml Impact of the Economy on Child Care EXCERPT FROM: The News Journal<br /> By Mike Chalmers<br /> Before the recession, the Mary E. Herring Child Care Center in Wilmington watched more than 56 children a day while their parents worked.<br /> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:07:07 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/impact_of_the_economy_on_child_care/Delaware_Child_Cares_Weather_Economic_Hurdles.shtml http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/impact_of_the_economy_on_child_care/Criticism_Leveled_at_Plan_to_Cut_State_Child_Care_Funds.shtml Impact of the Economy on Child Care EXCERPT FROM: Sussex Countian<br /> By Doug Denison<br /> 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.<br /> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:02:50 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/impact_of_the_economy_on_child_care/Criticism_Leveled_at_Plan_to_Cut_State_Child_Care_Funds.shtml http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/DE/Children_s_Leadership_Council_Urges_Congressman_Castle_to_Stand_Up_for_Delaware_Children.shtml Delaware 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. <br itxtvisited="1" /> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:10:26 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/DE/Children_s_Leadership_Council_Urges_Congressman_Castle_to_Stand_Up_for_Delaware_Children.shtml http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/quality/Carney_Outlines_Early_Education_Plan.shtml Quality Calling educating youths the state's most important job, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. John Carney on Tuesday outlined his plan to improve Delaware's early childhood education system. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:07:57 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/quality/Carney_Outlines_Early_Education_Plan.shtml http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/DE/Parents_teachers_question_commitment_to_child_care.shtml Delaware Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:38:19 PST http://www.earlychildhoodfocus.org/artman2/publish/DE/Parents_teachers_question_commitment_to_child_care.shtml