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Childcare Crisis in Delaware | Dover News
For two decades, Eugenia Mumford has poured her heart into her Millsboro daycare—preparing kids for kindergarten—but the cost of running a quality center leaves her with just $600 a month. She’s not alone: across Delaware, childcare providers—from small operators to large centers—are crushed by soaring expenses, cramped spaces, and wages that can’t compete with fast-food jobs. With teachers earning under $18 an hour and relying on public aid, the system’s reliance on tuition and shaky subsidies keeps providers in a cycle of burnout and survival, leaving families scrambling for affordable care…
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