Early Childhood Innovation Center

Early Child Care Resource Center
2025-11-08 00:00 - 00:30 (America/New_York)
Kent County’s early child care providers play a vital role in shaping Delaware’s future. The ECIC Early Child Care Resource Center is here to ensure you have the resources, tools, and guidance to continue making that difference every day.

Join us for a hands-on experience that connects you with the support you need to grow from CDA® and Quorum application guidance to creative tools, collaboration spaces, and personalized career advisement. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and take advantage of everything the Resource Center offers to strengthen your work and your impact.

📅 Saturday, November 8th, 2025⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Early Childhood Innovation Center, Delaware State University1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

CDA® Scholarship & Quorum Information and Application Support Session
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) for an in-person Child Development Associate(CDA®) Scholarship & Quorum Information and Application Support Session at Stubbs Early Learning Center in Wilmington.Get personalized guidance to start or advance your Child Development Associate(CDA®) journey, learn how to access free professional development through Quorum, and receive one-on-one support from the ECIC team.Your journey toward professional growth starts here and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Stubbs Early Learning Center1100 N. Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

1st State Family Childcare Association Potluck in conjunction with the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC)
2025-11-15 11:30 - 14:00
🍁 Calling All Family Childcare Providers! 🍂

You’re invited to the 1st State Family Childcare Association Potluckin conjunction with the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC)!

Come connect with fellow family childcare professionals from across Delaware for an afternoon of food, fellowship, fun, and giveaways!It’s a chance to relax, share stories, and celebrate the amazing work you do every day for Delaware’s children and families. 💙

📅 Saturday, November 15th🕦 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM📍 Early Childhood Innovation Center

Delaware State University

1200 N DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to unwind, network, and be part of a growing community that supports and uplifts family childcare providers.

RSVP to Stephanie Jackson or Latonya Bruce at 1ststatefcca@gmail.com

We are closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 00:00 - 23:59

CDA RENEWALS / QUORUM /CDA VOUCHER VIRTUAL HELP SESSION
2025-12-01 18:30 - 20:00
Join our CDA Navigator, Patrice Jones Cornish, for a virtual information session designed to give you clarity, guidance, and the support you need to move forward with confidence. Whether you are renewing your credential, applying for assistance, or catching up on required training, we are here to help you take your next step.Your growth matters and we continue insisting on your success.📅 Monday December 1st, 2025⏰ 6:30 p.m.

CDA® Scholarship & Quorum Information and Application Support Session
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-06 18:00 - 20:00
The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) at Delaware State University invites you to our upcoming in-person CDA® Scholarship & Quorum Information and Application Support Session, a hands-on event designed to guide you through the process of applying for CDA® scholarship and registering on Quorum for free professional learning opportunities.

Whether you are starting your CDA® journey or preparing to advance your career, this session will provide the tools, support, and guidance you need to succeed.

During this session, you will:

Ask questions about eligibility, requirements, and next steps

Learn how to apply for the CDA® Scholarship

Access free professional learning through Quorum

Receive one on one application support from the ECIC staff

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Delaware State University

1200 N. Dupont Highway

Dover, DE 19901

ECE DIRECTORS' SYMPOSIUM
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
The Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) extends an invitation to join us for our upcoming Director’s Symposium, a collaborative engagement designed to support and strengthen Delaware’s early childhood leadership community.Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, December 3, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: Early Childhood Innovation Center1200 N. DuPont HighwayDover, DE 19901

CDA® & Quorum Information and Application Support Session
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) for an in-person Child Development Associate(CDA®) Scholarship & Quorum Information and Application Support Session at Stubbs Early Learning Center in Wilmington.

Get personalized guidance to start or advance your Child Development Associate(CDA®) journey, learn how to access free professional development through Quorum, and receive one-on-one support from the ECIC team.

Your journey toward professional growth starts here and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Thursday, December 4th, 2025

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stubbs Early Learning Center

1100 N. Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

ECIC RESOURCE CENTER
2025-12-06 12:30 - 14:30
Join us for a hands-on experience that connects you with the support you need to grow from CDA® and Quorum application guidance to creative tools, collaboration spaces, and personalized career advisement. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and take advantage of everything the Resource Center offers to strengthen your work and your impact.

📅 Saturday, December 6th, 2025⏰ 12:30 PM – 02:30 PM📍 Early Childhood Innovation Center, Delaware State University1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

💙 Together, we’re building a stronger early childhood workforce one educator at a time.

WE ARE CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK
2025-12-24 08:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00
The ECIC Holiday Closure Notice

The Early Childhood Innovation Center will be closed for winter break from December 24, 2025 to January 2, 2026.

We look forward to returning in the new year with the same commitment to guiding, supporting, and empowering Delaware’s early childhood workforce.

If you’re planning your Child Development Associate (CDA®), degree pathway, or advisement needs, feel free to explore resources and updates anytime at ecic.desu.edu.

Wishing our scholars, educators, and partners a peaceful and restorative holiday season.

See you in 2026! 💙

Quorum Information and Registration Support Session
2026-01-05 18:30 - 20:00
Join the Early Childhood Innovation Center for a virtual Quorum Information and Help Session designed to help Delaware’s Early Childhood Educators access free professional learning and move forward with confidence.

This guided virtual session will walk you through how to register on Quorum, explore available courses, and understand how professional learning can support your CDA® journey and long term career growth.

During this virtual session, you will learn how to• Register and navigate Quorum• Access free professional learning opportunities• Understand how Quorum supports your professional goals• Get your questions answered by the ECIC team

📅 Monday January 5, 2026

⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Virtual session

(CDA®) Scholarship & Quorum Information and Application Support Session
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) for an in-person Child Development Associate(CDA®) Scholarship & Quorum Information and Application Support Session at Stubbs Early Learning Center in Wilmington.

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Get personalized guidance to start or advance your Child Development Associate(CDA®) journey, learn how to access free professional development through Quorum, and receive one-on-one support from the ECIC team.

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Your journey toward professional growth starts here and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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Thursday January 8, 2026

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stubbs Early Learning Center

1100 N. Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 1980

We Are Closed for MLK Day
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00
In observance of MLK Day, our offices are closed today, January 20, 2026.

CDA® Comprehensive Scholarship Information, CDA® Cohort and Application Support Session
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00
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 CDA® journey or seeking to advance your career in early childhood education, ECIC staff will be available to provide guidance and individualized support.Monday, February 2, 2026 | 6:00PM – 8:00PMEarly Childhood Innovation Center Building1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

CDA® Renewal, CDA® Voucher & Quorum Information/Application Virtual Support Session
2026-02-02 18:30 - 20:00
Join our CDA® Navigator, Patrice Jones Cornish, for a virtual information session designed to give you clarity, guidance, and the support you need to move forward with confidence.

Whether you are renewing your credential, applying for assistance, or catching up on required training, we are here to help you take your next step.

Your growth matters, and we continue insisting on your success.

CDA® Comprehensive Scholarship Information, CDA® Cohort and Application Support Session
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00
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 CDA® journey or seeking to advance your career in early childhood education, ECIC staff will be available to provide guidance and individualized support.Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 6:00PM – 8:00PMStubbs Early Learning Center1100 N. Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

ECIC Early Child Care Resource Center.
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00
You are warmly invited to the ECIC Early Child Care Resource Center

The Early Child Care Resource Center is open to support early childhood providers with practical resources, professional guidance, and a collaborative space to strengthen your practice.

When you attend, you will have access to:

Creative classroom tools and materials

Work and collaboration spaces

Laptops available for on-site use

Career advisement

Support with your CDA® application

Guidance on the Quorum® application

Event Details:📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Early Childhood Innovation CenterDelaware State University1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

CDA® Comprehensive Scholarship Information, CDA® Cohort and Application Support Session
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00
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 CDA® journey or seeking to advance your career in early childhood education, ECIC staff will be available to provide guidance and individualized support.Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 6:00PM – 8:00PMStubbs Early Learning Center1100 N. Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

CDA® RENEWAL
2026-03-09 18:30 - 20:00
QUORUM SCHOLARSHIP

CDA® VOUCHER

If your Child Development Associate (CDA®) is expiring within the next six months, if your CDA® has already expired, or if you simply need help with the CDA® voucher or Quorum, this session is for you.

Join our CDA®, Navigator Patrice Jones Cornish for a virtual information session focused on guidance, eligibility, and practical next steps.

📅 Monday, March 9, , 2026 ⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM 💻 Virtual (Zoom)

Professional Learning Information Session with Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants (ECMHC).
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30
The Early Childhood Innovation Center invites Delaware’s early childhood educators to join a Professional Learning Information Session with Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants (ECMHC).

The ECMHC is a free service that supports early childhood educators in managing challenging behaviours and promoting children’s social and emotional development through consultation and classroom-based strategies.

📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026

⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Online via Zoom

ECIC Early Child Care Provider Resource Center
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00
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:

Creative classroom tools and teaching materials

Work and collaboration spaces for educators

Laptops available for on-site use

Career advisement and professional guidance

Support with your Child Development Associate (CDA®) application

Guidance with your Quorum® application

📅 Saturday, March 12, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM

📍 Early Childhood Innovation Center

Delaware State University

1200 N. Dupont Highway,

Dover, DE 19901

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
2026-04-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00

In-Person CDA® Comprehensive Scholarship and Application Support Session
2026-04-13 18:30 - 20:00
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 CDA® journey or seeking to advance your career in early childhood education, ECIC staff will be available to provide guidance and individualized support.Monday, April 13, 2026 | 6:00PM – 8:00PMEarly Childhood Innovation Center Building1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

Virtual CDA® Scholarship and Application Support Session
2026-04-14 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Mental Health 101 with Mental Health Association in Delaware
2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:30
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
2026-06-15 10:30 - 12:30
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 Thomas R. Carper Early Childhood Innovation Center.

Juneteenth Closure Notice
2026-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
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
2026-07-03 08:00 - 17:00
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.
