Delaware to get better data on childcare help for families

Directing The Department Of Health And Social Services To Prepare Reports On Demographic Data In Early Child Care And Education Populations.

Engrossed· 2025-06-24

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This bill would make the state collect and share facts about who uses childcare help and how money is spent, so the program can work better for families.

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This bill is good because it would make the state gather important facts about how its childcare help program works. This means leaders would have a clearer picture of who gets help, how much money is used, and if the program needs changes to serve more families better. Getting this information out in the open helps everyone understand if the program is fair and effective. People who care about making sure families can afford childcare and parents can work should support getting these reports done.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill would make the state's health department report on the Purchase of Care program.
This program helps low-income families pay for childcare so parents can work or get training.
Reports would include how many children are served, how much money is spent, and who uses the program.
The reports would be made public on a state website by specific dates.