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COVID-19 Impacts on Early Care and Education Programs in Delaware

This research snapshot highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the operating status of early care and education programs in Delaware.



Arkansas Center-Based Provider Participation in the Child Care Voucher System

The purpose of this study was to learn how early childhood centers in Arkansas make decisionsabout enrolling children in their programs. Surveys were sent to all licensed center-basedproviders across Arkansas. Then, a … Read more



Delaware’s Early Care and Education Expulsion and Suspension Policy Landscape: Opportunities to Build on Current Strengths

June 2024 The Delaware Early Care and Education Expulsion and Suspension (DECEES) project is funded by the Delaware Department of Education and is a collaborative effort between the Delaware Institute for Excellence … Read more



Demographic Diversity & Enrollment of Priority Populations in Early Childhood Centers

April 2024 The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) aims to assist families from low-incomeand underserved backgrounds with access to affordable early care and education (ECE),and CCDF includes guidelines about which families … Read more



Examining Early Care and Education Expulsion and Suspension Practices and Policies in Delaware’s Licensed Child Care Programs

The Delaware Early Care and Education Expulsion and Suspension (DECEES) project is funded by the Delaware Department of Education and is a collaborative effort between the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early … Read more



Enrollment of Children From Historically Underserved Backgrounds in Center-Based Child Care Programs

This report highlights features of early care and education centers that are linked with enrolling children from historically underserved populations, such as children experiencing homelessness and children with disabilities.Read the report HERE.



Exploring the Effects of Suspension and Expulsion on Families in Early Child Care Programs

The Delaware Early Care and Education Expulsion and Suspension (DECEES) project is funded by the Delaware Department of Education and is a collaborative effort between the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early … Read more