“Our daughter, Joanna, started at the ELC when she was about 7 months old. It was a big deal for us to trust her to any place, but the ELC made us feel welcome and safe. The staff was friendly and professional, and her teachers always gave us an update of how she did every day. Over the years (6 years in total), we moved through the ranks into new classrooms with new teachers. Joanna was a very shy girl in her early years, and parting with her in the morning was often difficult, especially when she first moved to a new classroom. Her teachers were very understanding and helpful.”
Ling LiuEarly Learning Center
Mission
As leaders of exceptional practices in early childhood education, we celebrate and honor each child and their family to promote optimal development for all. We design engaging environments with children where learning is fostered through play, conversations, and discovery. Engagement and collaboration with the academic and research programs of the University of Delaware and the broader community promotes innovative and reflective practices.
Vision
The UD Early Learning Center is a community of learners where equitable learning experiences instill confidence, resiliency, compassion, and creativity.
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