Lil’ Red Hen Nursery and Pre-School

Lil’ Red Hen Nursery and Pre-School in Delmar, Del., has the special distinction of serving both Maryland and Delaware. Located on the border of these states, this center has created one big community through its work in providing quality care to generations of these neighboring areas. This community is what motivates Anne Atkinson, owner/administrator, to … Read more

DIEEC, in partnership with the University of Delaware Lab School hosted “The Heart of Early Childhood Education: Teaching Social and Emotional Resilience in Young Children” panel discussion on April 6, 2022. Early childhood advocates came together to discuss and reflect on the critical need for young children to develop the skills to be resilient. Nefertiti … Read more

Brenda Kibler, Bayhealth Child Care & Early Learning Center director, and Laurie DeZao, curriculum coordinator, are creating a movement. “My mission is for child care providers to be considered as professional as any teacher,” said Brenda. “I just need the world to know that we are critical and not a babysitter.” Their roadmap for this … Read more

What comes to mind when you think of the word “legacy?” “The impact on others that you leave behind.” Can you give an example of the impact of your work as it relates to legacy? “We are now seeing children of the children that we had in teen outreach programs years ago, and the fact … Read more

What comes to mind when you think of the word “legacy?” “When I think about legacy, the first thing that comes to mind is what I leave behind for our children. Unfortunately, the world is marked by social, cultural, and economic disparities. But what if we teach our children at an early age faith and … Read more

What comes to mind when you think of the word “legacy?” “Impact and making a positive difference comes to mind when I think of the word legacy.” Can you give an example of the impact of your work as it relates to legacy? Having a positive influence on generations of families who enroll their children … Read more

Pauline Kugmeh has worked in the early childhood field for more than 15 years. Currently, she owns and operates M&M Daycare, a family child care program in New Castle, Del. Like many early childhood educators, she is motivated because of her passion for caring for and educating young children. Recently, Pauline wanted to learn more … Read more

Lori Reed has been working in early childhood education for her 30 – year career. Like many in the field, her passion is educating and caring for young children. What started as a summer camp position when she was 15-years-old, has evolved into a journey of discovery and learning about “what young children can absorb.” … Read more