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Strategy
The Delaware Family Child Care Alliance is a statewide membership
association that exists to represent the needs and concerns of licensed
family child care professionals in Delaware. Click here to read more
about the strategy and goals of the Alliance.
download the strategy document
Determining the Economic Impact of Family Child Care in Delaware
The Delaware Family Child Care Alliance believes that family child care makes
it possible for thousands of families to be able to go to work and sustain the economy of Delaware.
Help us prove how true this is! Click here to download a brief survey
that will provide the information we need to build the case for our powerful economic impact in Delaware.
Download the survey now
Complete the survey and...
E-mail it to sharikka_frisby@yahoo.com;
OR Fax it to (302) 655-8372;
OR, mail it to:
Nehemiah Gateway CDC
201 West 23rd Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
FAQ'S About Early Success
1. What is early success?
2. How will early success work?
3. What does this mean for my business?
4. Where can I find a printed copy of early success?
1. What is early success?
2. How will early success work?
3.) What does this mean for my business?
First, it means you should understand the Quality Initiatives that are currently in place and the processes by which the Department of Education, OCCL, and the Department of services for Children, Youth and their Families are using to continue to raise the quality of care being offered to Delaware’s children.
Second, Childcare Regulations governs your child care service and when they are up for renewal they will play a big role in the quality process. So you should learn the process of rule revision, attend public meetings, and focus groups concerning regulations; attend DFCCA Town Hall Meetings and most of all stay in compliance.
Third, it means that you need to know what organizations are commissioned to implement early success such as WECEC (The Wilmington Early Care and Education Council) and you should pay attention to memos, articles, or updates concerning them.
Fourth, you should make it a point to be aware of funding that is received into our state such as the Child Care Development Fund, Title one grant, etc. And what organizations are spending the money, and why. You may even want to check other states to see how they utilize the funds they receive for Early Childhood Education.
Finally, you should LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Utilize every chance you get to voice your opinion about funding for early care and education. Don't be afraid to question repetitive programming that continues to receive government funding if you believe the moneys could be better spent.
4) Where can I find a printed copy of EARLY SUCCESS?
Contact:
Janet Carter
Office of Early Care and Education
Department of Education
401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 735.4241
Email:jcarter@doe.k12.de.us
Ask for a copy of the Early Success booklet.
Do you want to help spread the word about the Delaware Family Child Care Alliance
to other providers in your area?
We need YOU! Please Contact Us.
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