1. DIEEC Receives CCAMPIS Grant

    Funding will provide access to high-quality, affordable childcare for parents pursuing an education at the University of Delaware. With a New $2 Million Federal Grant, CEHD will Provide Childcare Scholarships to Eligible UD Students Who are Raising Chi

  2. Excellence in Early Care and Education

    University of Delaware’s Early Learning Center partners with families, communities and the state of Delaware to offer excellent and equitable early care It is one of the largest and most robust early childhood education centers in the state. It is also

  3. Research & Evaluation Team

    The research and evaluation team of faculty and staff members conducts collaborative and applied research to inform early childhood education practices supporting continuous quality improvement for ECE programs and professionals. Dr. Rena Hallam DIEEC

  4. Interim Dean Named for CEHD

    Rena Hallam to assume leadership as Gary Henry completes term Rena A. Hallam, a professor of human development and family sciences, will serve as interim dean of the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development, President Dennis

  5. Empowering Family Child Care Educators: Unforgettable Moments at the 33rd Annual National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Conference

    Every year, educators and early childhood professionals from all corners of the country gather at the highly anticipated NAFCC Conference. This year was no exception, but what set it apart was the inspiring group of Delaware family child care educators

  6. Safety Practices: Monthly Fire Drills

    As the family child care provider, you are responsible for keeping the children in your program safe. Running monthly fire drills is one way to do this. Check out this video and quick quiz to learn more. 1. Watch this video: Monthly Fire Drills 2. Know

  7. Relationships With Families

    Programs partner with parents/caregivers to promote them in their role as their child’s first teacher and to connect them with their child’s learning experiences in the program. Key Practice 1: Program offers families practical opportunities to be invo

  8. Our Why

    “I am so grateful to have the privilege to work in the field of early care and education on behalf of young children, their families, and the educators who serve them. I do this work because I believe that all children should have access to development

  9. Business Practices Resources

    Below you will find a list of resources specifically related to the topic of business practices for program leaders and administrators. Make note, that once you click on the link you will navigate away from our website. Websites to Bookmark SBA – free

  10. Professional Learning Experiences

    Our professional learning experiences are focused on equipping leaders with the skills required to manage a successful organization in areas such as recruitment and retention, marketing, and fiscal management. We understand that these topics can be ove