University of Delaware
08/14/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/15/2024 06:01
Excellence in Early Care and Education
Excellence in Early Care and Education
Article by Jessica HendersonPhotos by Kathy F. AtkinsonAugust 14, 2024
University of Delaware's Early Learning Center partners with families, communities and the state of Delaware to offer excellent and equitable early care
It is one of the largest and most robust early childhood education centers in the state. It is also a "living-learning laboratory" for hundreds of UD students interested in strengthening knowledge, health and wellness for Delaware's youngest citizens.
For 20 years now, the University of Delaware's Early Learning Center (ELC), has provided hands-on discovery learning to children from the pivotal ages of 6 weeks through 8 years.
Housed within the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and located on the College's Children's Campus, the ELC complements the Lab School, which serves infants and children through kindergarten, and The College School, which serves children in grades 1 through 8.
Kelly Freel and Jessica Peace, who collaboratively co-direct the ELC, shared their thoughts on the value of early care and education, the importance of family, state and community partnerships and more.