Network services are available to all Delaware family child care educators. DIEEC Network Coordinators support family child care programs through various universal supports, including monthly community meetings, self-care, and resource sharing.
Family Child Care Community Meetings
Family Child Care Community Meetings offer monthly in-person gatherings across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties and the City of Wilmington, alongside virtual options with Spanish language availability.
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Sussex Resource Center
The Sussex Resource Center provides Delaware family child care educators with access to tools and supplies to enhance learning environments. It opens on the third Wednesday of each month at Little Einstein’s Preschool and School Age Center in Georgetown.
Make Time For Me
Make Time For Me is a monthly virtual wellness series offering family child care educators practical tools for stress management, emotional wellness, and personal growth alongside a supportive network of peers.
What’s Up Wednesday is DIEEC’s weekly messaging service that includes updates for Delaware’s family child care educators. If you’d like to receive these messages, contact DIEEC by email at ecinstitute@udel.edu or by calling 302-831-3239. Messages can be received by email, text, or recorded call.
PLE Cohorts – DIEEC organizes groups of family child care educators who are interested in attending professional learning experiences (PLEs) as a group. These groups select topics and schedule dates, times, and locations that are convenient for their group. Interested in joining one in your area? Reach out to DIEEC by email at ecinstitute@udel.edu or by calling 302-831-3239.