Nominations for the DIEEC Excellence in Early Childhood Awards are now open!

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Nominations for the DIEEC Excellence in Early Childhood Awards are now open!

The DIEEC Excellence in Early Childhood Awards are back for their 5th anniversary in 2026

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DIEEC Leadership Board Member, Lori Hansen Named Teacher of the Year

DIEEC is proud to highlight the outstanding work of Lori Hansen, who was recently named the Indian River School District’s Early Learning Center 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year. With nearly three decades of experience in early childhood education, Lori brings a blend of expertise, joy, and commitment to her classroom. The feature article celebrates Lori’s ... Read more

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DIEEC’s Fourth Annual 1st State Family Child Care Conference

On Saturday, October 11, the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) welcomed family child care professionals from across Delaware to the fourth annual 1st State Family Child Care Conference. The conference was held on the University of Delaware’s Newark campus at the Clayton Hall Conference Center.