Early Learning Center - University of Delaware

22 years, thousands of hugs, countless stories, and a whole lot of love! The ELC officially turns 22 on Sunday, June 14th, 2026. Yesterday we celebrated this magnificent milestone with our blue and gold spirit and a tasty summer treat! ✨🍧

Thank you to our amazing families, dedicated staff, and all the children who have filled our halls with smiles, curiosity, and joy. Here's to 22 years of learning through play—and many more adventures ahead! 💙💛

We celebrated the graduating staff in our building the last 2 weeks. As we say goodbye to some students and staff switch into summer gear, let’s give all of these wonderful people one more round of applause! 🎓💙💛

Huddle up for storytime! 🏈📚 Our little learners loved having the UD football team visit last week for books, smiles, and lots of fun. Thank you for making reading extra exciting and creating special memories for the children!

Family activities are happening at the ELC!
✅Car Seat checks are available in the back parking lot on Wednesday, May 6th- see flyer
✅ Create a note or drawing for members of our team- add them to the bags. We have supplies at the ELC. You can also take a few notes to go or make your own at home and bring them in. Think about previous teachers or our admin team. The bags go to staff on Friday!
✅ Create your family rock for our ELC landscape- supplies and directions in the school age room by the gym.

Thank you for being such a huge part of our ELC school community!! 💙💛

We are so amazed at the beautiful way that our admin team created our Under the Sea theme for our Staff Appreciation week.

Everyone who entered were swept away with calming ocean sounds and a soft glow. Thank you to our team who is making the week so wonderful! And thank you to our families for donating treats and writing notes of love to our staff. 💙💛

We are truly grateful for each and every one of our donors—your generosity means so much to our school family. Because of your support, we are able to continue creating meaningful opportunities for our students to explore the outdoors, learn, and grow together. Thank you for being a part of every journey with us. 🩵💛

Today is the final day to donate! https://givingday.udel.edu/givin.../112282/department/119191

Today is the day! I Heart UD Day 💙💛

Your support makes a difference! This year we are hoping to invest in waterproof rain suits for all ELC children, giving children the tools they need to stay outside, explore nature and learn through playing in every season. Any gift of generosity will have us jumping in puddles and singing in the rain instead of watching the world through our windows. Thank you for unlocking our doors to an infinite number of opportunities and for ensuring that our youngest Blue Hens can strut their stuff in any weather!

Donate here! https://givingday.udel.edu/giving-day/112282/department/119191

I Heart UD Giving Day is tomorrow, Wednesday April 29!

Children learn best when they are free to explore the world around them, and nature is one of the most powerful classrooms a child can have. When children climb, dig, observe and imagine outdoors, they develop curiosity, resilience, creativity, and a deep connection to the environment.

Children’s work is their play, and for every important job, you need the right tools. To keep learning and discovery going in all kinds of weather, our Early Learning Center children need one-piece waterproof rain suits that allow them to stay warm, dry and comfortable while playing outside.

With your support, we can provide these essentials tools so all ELC children can continue to learn, explore, and grow through nature every day.

Any gift you can give has a direct and lasting impact on children’s learning and well-being. We hope you consider our campaign!

https://givingday.udel.edu/giving-day/112282/department/119191