Kent County childcare taskforce finalizes report; recommendations include higher pay and employer engagement
Jun 2, 2026
The Childcare Taskforce reported final revisions on a roughly 30-page report that will be presented to the Board of Commissioners this summer. Recommendations call for better pay for childcare workers, employer engagement to reduce absenteeism, and advocacy at state and federal levels.
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Sandra Ghosten-Jones told the council the Childcare Taskforce report is in its final read-through and will be presented to the Kent County Board of Commissioners this summer. The full report is roughly 30 pages with an accompanying summary; staff said the report will be publicly released on the day of the board meeting.
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