Delaware Stars for Early Success
Stay connected with up-to-date information
The focus of this page is to give you the most updated COVID – 19 information on Delaware Stars and DIEEC PD while also providing resources to support you through these challenging times.
We know things are regularly changing, so we encourage you to call (302) 831-3239 for questions regarding Delaware Stars and DIEEC PD. Your day-to-day commitment to Delaware’s children is always admirable, but even more inspiring during this pandemic. Thank you!
As the state continues to reopen, the following page will provide you with the most updated information to operate your program safely during COVID-19.
For successful access to resources included in the below documents, please copy/paste longer links directly into your browser.
Family Resources (Last Updated 11.13.20)
Professional Resources (Last Updated 11.13.20)
State Partners
The following links connect you to state initiatives and agencies, all with resources to support you with a range of services.
Resources for You – The Family Child Care Provider
We understand that operating a family child care program is different than center-based programs. The COVID-19 pandemic has specifically presented unique challenges.
The following resources will provide you with support and direction in navigating through this crisis.
Navigating Through COVID-19 – A Guide for Family Child Care Providers
Updates from Office of Early Learning (OEL)
Here is a list of updates from the Office of Early Learning. This list will be updated as information continues reaching our early childcare community.
March 30 Update – Emergency Child Care Site Application
April 2 Update – Financial Guidelines; Call for Supplies
April 2 Update – Provider Call #1 (April 3) Invitation
April 6 Update – Provider Call #1 (April 3) Minutes
April 9 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Support
April 14 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Guidelines; Provider Call #2 (April 15) Invitation
April 15 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Application Delay
April 16 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Application Available
April 16 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Clarifications
April 17 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Clarification; Provider Call #2 (April 15) Minutes
April 20 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement FAQs
April 21 Update – Provider Call #3 (April 23) Invitation
April 29 Update – Revised Guidelines for Emergency Child Care Sites
April 29 Update – Provider Call #3 (April 23) Minutes
May 5 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Submission Reminder
May 6 Update – Interim Steps for Reopening Businesses, Eligibility for Child Care Services
May 12 Update – Provider Call #4 (May 13) Invitation
May 15 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement May Reminder
May 18 Update – Provider Call #4 (May 13) Minutes
June 1 Update – Provider Call #5 (June 3) Invitation
June 5 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement and Fiscal Close-out
June 10 Update – Provider Call #5 (June 3) Minutes; Enhanced Reimbursement Eligibility Update
June 11 Update – Provider Call #6 (June 18) Invitation
June 12 Update – Request for Questions for Provider Call #6
June 25 Update – Provider Call #7 (July 1) Invitation
June 30 Update – Provider Call #6 (June 18) Minutes
July 16 Update – Provider Call #7 (July 1) Minutes; POC Billing Instructions for June and July
July 24 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Continuation; Provider Call #8 (July 29) Invitation
August 5 Update – Provider Call #8 (July 29) Minutes
August 14 Update – Provider Call Survey
August 18 Update – Provider Call #9 (August 20) Invitation
August 27 Update – Provider Call #9 (August 20) Minutes; POC August billing guidance
August 31 Update – Provider Call #10 (September 3) Invitation
September 15 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement and Purchase of Care Updates
September 16 Update – Provider Call #11 (September 23) Invitation
September 17 Update – Provider Call #10 (September 3) Minutes
October 1 Update – Provider Call #11 (September 23) Minutes
October 6 Update – Provider Call #12 (October 14) Invitation
October 13 Update – Provider Call #12 (October 14) Reminder
October 19 Update – Provider Call #12 (October 14) Minutes
October 23 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Update
October 30 Update – Provider Call #13 (November 9) Reminder
November 17 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Update
November 18 Update – Provider Call #13 Minutes
November 23 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Update
November 30 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Update
December 1 Update – Provider Call #14 (December 7) Invitation
December 2 Update – Early Childhood Professional Input Request
December 8 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Clarification
December 17 Update – Provider Call #14 Minutes
December 22 Update – Tiered Reimbursement Update
January 5 Update – Provider Call #15 (January 21) Invitation
January 8 Update – January Enhanced Reimbursement Information
January 14 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Information Clarification
January 15 Update – Important Update to Enhanced Reimbursement Information
January 20 Update – Tax Information Reminder
January 26 Update – Provider Call #15 (January 21) Minutes & Reference Materials
February 2 Update – Provider Call #16 (February 18) Invitation
February 8 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Updated Information
February 15 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Update
February 22 Update – Rescheduled Provider Call (New Date February 25
February 25 Update – FEMA Child Care COVID-19 Vaccination Event (February 27)
March 2 Update – Provider Call #17 (March 19) Invitation
March 9 Update – Child Care Provider Walgreens Vaccination Information
March 15 Update – Tiered Reimbursement Update
March 18 Update – Capacity Grant Spring Application Information
- All Capacity Grant questions should be directed to Andrea Prettyman at andrea.prettyman@cffde.org
April 1 Update – Provider Call #17 (March 19) Minutes
April 6 Update – Provider Call #18 (April 20) Information
April 9 Update – Child Care Stabilization Fund Information
April 16 Update – Enhanced Reimbursement Reminder
April 23 Update – Provider Call #18 (April 20) Minutes & Materials
April 26 Update – Child Care Stabilization Fund – Email Correction
April 30 Update – Provider Call #19 (May 12) Information: Stabilization Fund
May 7 Update – Stabilization Grants Fund Update & Provider Call #19 Reminder
June 8 Update – Tiered Reimbursement Information & Important Forms
June 15 Update – Stabilization Fund Supports & FAQs
June 21 Update – Tiered Reimbursement Payment Delay
Updates from DIEEC
Please continue to check back for additional updates on this tab regarding DIEEC and COVID-19 response.
March 13 DIEEC Update – Suspension of In-person Activities
April 1 DIEEC Update – Virtual DIEEC Supports
April 28 DIEEC Update – Reminder of Suspension of Delaware Stars Verification Activities
May 29 DIEEC Update – COVID-19 Webpage for Family Child Care
June 9 DIEEC Update – Re-Opening Child Care Safely Document Release, Webinar Information
June 10 DIEEC Update – Webinar Link Correction
June 16 DIEEC Update – DIEEC COVID-19 Webpage; Quality Assured Training Hours; Webinar Reminder
June 30 DIEEC Update – Webinar Reminder
September 11 DIEEC Update – Invitation for 9/21 Re-Opening Delaware Child Care Safely Webinar
September 20 DIEEC Update – Webinar Reminder
April 22 Update – QRIS Revision Focus Group Input Request
April 26 Update – Updated COVID-19 Blueprint for Reopening Document
