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Provider Requirement Levels
Delaware Early Childhood Credential A certificate linked to the "Delaware First" professional development system that signifies a professional's specific level of education.
- Steps to achieve: Submit your professional portfolio, including training hours and education transcripts, to the Department of Education.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- Delaware First / DIEEC: Offers scholarships for the CDA Credential as well as Associate and Bachelor degrees.
- Quality Improvement Awards: Financial awards for programs that maintain high quality ratings, often used to offset training costs.
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T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Delaware A scholarship program to support professional development.
- Description: Provides full scholarship support for Associate and Bachelor degrees, including tuition, books, and travel stipends.
- How to apply: Apply through the Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC).
Opening a Childcare Facility in Delaware
- Agency: Delaware Department of Education - Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL).
- Contact: 302-892-5800 (New Castle) or 302-739-5487 (Kent/Sussex)
- Email: childcarelicensing@doe.k12.de.us
- Website: Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
- Steps: Attend a mandatory Information Session (Orientation) provided by OCCL.
Training we do not offer
- Administration of Medication: Must be the specific Delaware-approved course.
- TECE 1 & 2: These are specific state certificate courses (though CDA training often substitutes, the explicit TECE curriculum is local).
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
