New Directions Early Head Start (NDEHS) provides pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families with quality care and family services.  We support families by providing the best services for them and their very young children with the goal to promote children’s success and families’ self-sufficiency through community collaboration and partnerships. This includes both home-based and center-based services for families.

We have centers in Wilmington – Neighborhood House Inc. and Hilltop, as well as in Newark with the Early Learning Center at University of Delaware.

NDEHS provides home-based care throughout New Castle and Kent Counties. Offering both types of services allow for families to choose the option that works best for them.

What’s Happening in NDEHS

Working Together Toward Equity and Social Justice

A message from the NDEHS Policy Council and Board.

NDEHS Facebook Now Live

Please visit our new Facebook page to stay updated!

Basic Needs for Babies Campaign Featured in UDaily

NDEHS featured in UDaily for campaign to collect diapers, wipes, and other basic baby necessities for local families. Full article here.

2018-2019 PIR Updates

The 2018-2019 Program Information Report (PIR) is updated and available in English and Spanish.  The report includes a three year summary from 2016 to 2019 and details program data in a wide range of areas.