Training in Early Care & Education (TECE 1+2)
Training in Early Care & Education
(TECE) 1 + 2
Technical Training Program
Location: HYBRID
Times: Monday & Wednesday (6:00-9:00pm)
1-Year Program
Delaware recognizes the critical importance of the well-trained adult in supporting the development and learning of
young children in early care and education programs. The state offers a two-part, 132-hour training for early
childhood professionals called Training for Early Care and Education (TECE). TECE 1 content provides fundamental
knowledge for those individuals who are working with young children. TECE 2 content is designed to offer strategies
for supporting and guiding young children’s development and learning. TECE is graded and includes readings,
assignments, observations, quizzes, and a portfolio requirement. TECE 1 and 2 support the training requirements for
the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and the Department of Labor Early Childhood Apprenticeship
Certificate.
Qualifications for Working in Early Care and Education in Delaware