Early Learning Center

  • Anti Bias Education

    Anti Bias Education

    October 30, 2020

    At the University of  Delaware Early Learning Center our goal is to nurture within each individual a disposition to speak for peace, understanding and justice.  In our classrooms and program, we are pursing the four core goals of Anti-Bias education fo …

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  • May 11, 2020: COVID-19 Update

    May 11, 2020: COVID-19 Update

    May 11, 2020

    Dear Families, We hope this message finds you and your family healthy and well.  Due to continued State of Delaware and University of Delaware restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Early Learning Center will remain closed until July 1, or …

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  • COVID Health and Safety Information

    COVID Health and Safety Information

    August 24, 2020

    Thank you for considering the Early Learning Center for your child.  We understand that in addition to the standard questions families have when researching early education programs, in our current society there is an added layer in relation to COVID-1 …

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  • Toddlers

    Toddlers

    July 3, 2018

    Toddlers Welcome to our Toddler Program! In our toddler classrooms you will find children between the ages of 15 and 36 months actively engaged in discovering the world around them. At this stage of development toddlers are forming strong bonds with ca …

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  • School Menu

    School Menu

    January 28, 2019

    School Menu Classroom staff at the ELC participates with the children in family style dining to support home living skills and socialization.  Children are encouraged to serve themselves and eat the food presented but are never forced. We encourage chi …

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  • Teacher and students at UD Early Learning Center

    Job Opportunities

    November 12, 2019

    Now Hiring Multiple Part Time Classroom Staff Are you looking for meaningful part time work, supporting children while having fun?  If so, reach out to ud-elc@udel.edu for more information on how you can join the UD’s Early Learning Center!   For …

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  • Home

    Home

    June 28, 2018

    Latest Coronavirus updates from The University of Delaware Explore At a Glance Admissions School Calendars Menu Make a Payment Make a Gift Mission As leaders of exceptional practices in early childhood education, we celebrate and honor each child and t …

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  • Redesigned outdoor learning spaces at UD’s Early Learning Center keep children in “pods” to minimize the risk of spreading coronavirus

    UD’s Early Learning Center Reopens

    September 3, 2020

    Teachers and children return with new coronavirus screening and cleaning procedures The University of Delaware’s Early Learning Center is once again open for children. Despite the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, UD’s only full-day early educat …

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  • ELC Celebrates Diversity with first Multi-Cultural Family Fair

    ELC Celebrates Diversity with first Multi-Cultural Family Fair

    February 9, 2019

    This past Thursday, the ELC celebrated diversity by providing the opportunity for families to share their voice.  Families could participate in a variety of ways.  Some families shared their culture by designing family flags with their children at home …

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  • At a Glance

    At a Glance

    July 3, 2018

    At A Glance The Early Learning Center, located on the University of Delaware’s Newark campus, was founded in 2004 as a living laboratory in childhood development. It serves as a site for university researchers, students interested in early education, a …

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