Early Childhood Innovation Center

ECIC Early Child Care Provider Resource Center
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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.

2026 Delaware RISE Scholarship Recognition Ceremony
2026-07-11 15:30 - 19:00
