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    Early Childhood Excellence (ECE) Team

    Child Care Hub Architecture Project
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  • About the Project

  • The Child Care Hub Architecture Project is a statewide effort realized through the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five 2026 Systems-Building Grant. With the Delaware Department of Education, Early Childhood Excellence (ECE) in partnership with Public Consulting Group (PCG), we will explore how regional infrastructure can strengthen Delaware’s child care quality, access, and workforce stability.

    Together, we are working to design a clear, coordinated way to support families, early childhood professionals, and community partners. Input from the community will shape practical recommendations that improve access and support across Delaware’s child care system.

  • Who can participate

  • The Child Care Hub Architecture Project invites people who utilize or support Delaware’s child care system. This includes:

    • Child care professionals, including those in center-based and family child care programs
    • Community organizations and partners who support families and child care programs
    • State and local agencies involved in early childhood services

    Hearing from a wide range of voices will help the Child Care Hub Architecture Project reflect real needs and work in practice.

  • Ways to engage

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  • Join a focus group session!

    These sessions create space to share your experiences—what is working, what is challenging, and what Delaware should improve.

    Each focus group session will last 1.5 hours and will include up to 10 participants to support meaningful discussion.

    Participants selected and who attend the full session will receive a $25 e‑gift card as a thank you for their time.

  • Complete the survey

  • Your feedback will help inform future improvements and ensure provider perspectives are part of the conversation

    The survey will be open from June 22nd through July 10th.

    As a token of appreciation for completing this survey, you will be entered into a raffle to win one of the five $25 electronic gift cards.

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  • Get in touch with us!

  • Please email us at decchubs@pcgus.com with any questions, comments, or concerns about the project.

    You may also refer to this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document

  • Focus Groups' registration

  • Thank you for your interest in participating in a focus group for the Child Care Hub Architecture Project. Your feedback will help shape a statewide Child Care Hub Blueprint based on the real experiences and needs of people who work in child care.

    We are offering focus groups tailored to different roles in the early childhood field so you can share perspectives most relevant to your work:

    • Provider Administrators (such as owners, directors, or program leaders, family child care providers)
    • ECE Professionals (such as educators, teachers, caregivers, and other staff working directly with children)

    Each group will focus on topics related to your role and day-to-day experience.

    Focus groups will be held on set dates and times, with options to join either in person or virtually. Sessions are voluntary, and you may choose the option that works best for you.

    Participants who attend one session will receive a $25 electronic gift card as a thank you for their time.

  • Choose your preferred option

  • Please review the available event options and click on the session that works best for your schedule. When you select a link, a new browser tab will open with the registration form for that event.

    In person events will be held at the Dover Public Library (35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901).

     

  • If you are a Provider Administrator/Family Child Care leader:

    Virtual: Provider Admin FG1 on July 1 @ 12 pm

    Virtual: Provider Admin FG3 on July 7 @ 12 pm

    In person: Provider Admin FG5 on July 11 @ 10:15 am NEW OPTION!

    In person: Provider Admin FG8 on July 12 @ 3 pm  NEW OPTION!

    If you are an ECE Professional

    Virtual: ECE Professional FG2 on July 2 @ 6 pm 

    Virtual: ECE Professional FG4 on July 8 @ 6 pm

    In person: ECE Professional FG6 on July 11 @ 12 pm NEW OPTION!

    In person: ECE Professional FG7 on July 12 @ 1:15 pm NEW OPTION!

    Click here to access the Participant Agreement

     

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