Childcare access across Delaware

How to read this. "Children per licensed slot" compares the number of children under six in a county (US Census) to the total licensed capacity of childcare providers there (Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing). A higher number means more young children for each available slot. It is a measure of supply against population, not a waitlist — not every family uses formal care, and licensed capacity is not the same as current enrollment. The STARS rating is Delaware's voluntary quality program; "Not Participating" means a provider has not enrolled in it, not that it is low quality. First State Lens adds no judgment. We show you the data; you decide.