The ECIC Early Child Care Resource Center is open to support Delaware’s early childhood educators and providers with practical resources, professional guidance, and a collaborative space designed to strengthen your work with young children. When you visit the Resource Center, you will have access to: 📅 Saturday, March 12, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 01:00 […]
February 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) at Delaware State University for an upcoming Child Development Associate (CDA®) Comprehensive Scholarship Information, CDA® Cohort and Application Support Session. This in-person, hands-on session is designed to support early childhood professionals as they navigate the CDA® scholarship application process. Whether you are just beginning your […]
Join the Early Childhood Innovation Center at Delaware State University for a virtual CDA® Scholarship and Application Support Session designed to equip and empower Delaware’s early childhood professionals with the guidance, clarity, and support needed to take the next step in their career journey.
Join Matt Johnston of the Mental Health Association in Delaware for a Mental Health 101 Workshop, where you’ll get a crash course in all things mental health, including stress, signs and symptoms of mental illness, recovery, coping skills, and the best practices for living a happy and healthy life.
The Early Childhood Innovation Center invites our scholars, partners, educators, families, and community members to a special Building Naming Ceremony honoring Senator Tom Carper. Join us on Monday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m. as we gather with Delaware State University to recognize Senator Carper’s service and contributions, and celebrate the formal naming of the Senator […]
In observance of Juneteenth, the Early Childhood Innovation Center will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. Normal operations will resume on Monday, June 22, 2026.
In observance of Independence Day, the Early Childhood Innovation Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026. We wish our scholars, partners, educators, families, and community members a safe and meaningful Independence Day weekend.
In observance of Labor Day, The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), in conjunction with the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood Education (DIEEC) invites Child Development Associate(CDA®) candidates to an in-person Portfolio Prep Working Session designed to provide dedicated time and support as you work toward completing your CDA® Professional Portfolio. During this working session, participants will have an opportunity to: […]
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