• Mental Health 101 with Mental Health Association in Delaware

    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.

  • ECIC BUILDING RECOGNITION CEREMONY

    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 […]

  • Juneteenth Closure Notice

    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.

  • Independence Day Closure Notice

    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.

  • Labor Day Closure Notice

    In observance of Labor Day, The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

  • CDA Portfolio Prep (In-Person) Working Session

    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: […]

  • New Castle County | CDA® E-Portfolio Hands-On Working Session. The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), in conjunction with the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) and the Delaware Department of Education, invites early childhood educators to attend a CDA® E-Portfolio Hands-On Working Session. This session is for early childhood educators who have successfully completed the 120 […]

  • Sussex County | CDA® E-Portfolio Hands-On Working Session The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), in conjunction with the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) and the Delaware Department of Education, invites early childhood educators to attend a CDA® E-Portfolio Hands-On Working Session. This session is for early childhood educators who have successfully completed the 120 hours […]

  • Kent County | CDA® E-Portfolio Hands-On Working Session The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), in conjunction with the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) and the Delaware Department of Education, invites early childhood educators to attend a CDA® E-Portfolio Hands-On Working Session. This session is for early childhood educators who have successfully completed the 120 hours […]

  • City of Wilmington | CDA® E-Portfolio Hands-On Working Session The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), in conjunction with the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) and the Delaware Department of Education, invites early childhood educators to attend a CDA® E-Portfolio Hands-On Working Session. This session is for early childhood educators who have successfully completed the 120 […]

  • Virtual CDA® Information Session (Evening)

    Join the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) and Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) for a FREE, one-hour virtual information session where we'll break down the CDA® supports available, answer your questions, and help you discover the next steps that work for you. ㅤ 📅 Wednesday, October 21, 202 ㅤ Evening Session: 6:30–7:30 […]