Stay connected with up-to-date information
The focus of this page is to provide you with a “one stop shop” for recent updates from DIEEC and our state partners. Additionally, this site is where you’ll find health and safety information, including all relevant COVID-19 guidance information for early childhood education programs in Delaware.
The following resources will provide you with the most updated information to operate your program safely during COVID-19.
There are no additional requirements from the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) or the Delaware Department of Health (DPH) due to COVID-19 at this time.
All licensed programs must follow DELACARE regulations set out from the Office of Child Care Licensing. These regulations are found at https://education.delaware.gov/families/birth-age-5/occl/regulations_and_exemptions/.
It is recommended that programs follow the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for early childhood education settings. Check back frequently, as this guidance continues to be updated. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/k-12-childcare-guidance.html
Information from the CDC regarding COVID-19 vaccines is located here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
Information regarding where to get vaccinated in Delaware and vaccine resources can be found here: https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/vaccine/.
2022:
October 18, 2022 – 1st State Family Child Care Conference Registration
September 28, 2022 – Children’s Book Week Registration
July 15, 2022 – Let’s Go Outside Round Two Announcement
July 7, 2022 – COVID-19 Test Kit Expiration Update
July 5, 2022 – Family Child Care Networks Survey Information & Reminder
June 1, 2022 – COVID-19 Test Kit Information & Distribution Details
April 15, 2022 – Let’s Go Outside Round 1 Announcement
March 9, April 12, and April 13, 2022 Updates – Working with DIEEC Webinar Recording Information
2022:
August 10, 2022 – August Provider Call Information
August 8, 2022 – Tiered Reimbursement Update
August 4, 2022 – On-Site Intervention Services
July 19, 2022 – Developmental Screening Information & Resources
June 9, 2022 – May Provider Call Minutes
May 27, 2022 – Delaware Child Care Bonus Application Information
May 26, 2022 – Formula Shortage Update
May 18, 2022 – Infant Formula Supply Shortage Supports
May 17, 2022 – Tiered Reimbursement Update
May 4, 2022 – Thank You to Dr. Kimberly Krzanowski, Office of Early Learning
May 2, 2022 – Teacher Appreciation Message from the Office of Early Learning
May 11, 2022 – April Provider Call Minutes
April 11, 2022 – March Provider Call Minutes
Have questions? Give us a call at (302) 831-3239 or send us an email at ecinsitute@udel.edu.
