Delaware Parents Struggle to Find Preschool | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Delaware families are in crisis as they scramble to find affordable, quality preschool — a system that leaves many parents broke, stressed, and forced to make impossible choices. With no universal pre-K, parents face long waitlists, sky-high costs, and schedules that clash with work hours. One mom drove across state lines and ended up hiring a nanny — just to get her kids ready for kindergarten. For others, the only options are faith-based programs or starting their own preschools. The system isn’t just inconvenient — it’s breaking families, forcing them into impossible compromises while…