Exceptional Care for Children

Exceptional Care for Children Fragile Bodies & Vulnerable Spirits
Help us make their childhood truly exceptional.

Exceptional Care for Children is Delaware's first and only non-profit pediatric skilled nursing facility. Listed amongst the top 100 nursing homes in the country, we provide transitional, long-term, and end of life care to children who are very medically fragile in a home-like environment outside of an acute care hospital. The goal is to create an environment where these children can put their medical challenges aside and experience life as a kid. Since opening our doors in 2006, ECC has continued to change the lives of so many wonderful children and their families. Located on a beautiful 7.7 acre campus with a pond and walking trail, we now have 31 individual hand painted bedrooms, an adaptive playground, speech, physical, and occupational therapy, play therapy and educational services, a field trip committee dedicated to providing the children with experiences outside of the facility, and amazing staff and volunteers who continue to create smiles and memories. Please visit our website at www.exceptionalcare.org to learn more about how you can help make a difference. Our mission reads: Exceptional Care for Children improves the lives of technology-dependent children and their families through skilled nursing, transitional, and palliative care. We are a haven for healing fragile bodies when improvement is possible and a refuge for nurturing vulnerable spirits when a cure is unattainable.

04/05/2026
🐰 We had a very special visitor hop by earlier this week. The Easter Bunny brought so many smiles to our residents.✨
04/03/2026

🐰 We had a very special visitor hop by earlier this week. The Easter Bunny brought so many smiles to our residents.✨

Spotted: One of our very own VIPs taking Target by storm! 🎯✨Recently, one of our residents received the full red carpet ...
03/26/2026

Spotted: One of our very own VIPs taking Target by storm! 🎯✨

Recently, one of our residents received the full red carpet treatment during a special shopping spree. Big smiles, a haul of fun finds, and enough star power to light up the whole store.

Huge shoutout to the Target staff for creating a personalized welcome and making this day so unforgettable. It’s local partnerships like these that turn a simple outing into a life-enriching event.

Sometimes the best therapy has four paws, a wagging tail, and becomes your best friend. 🐾❤️
03/20/2026

Sometimes the best therapy has four paws, a wagging tail, and becomes your best friend. 🐾❤️

Serving up smiles (and Shamrock Shakes!) yesterday as our residents treat the staff to a little luck of the Irish. ☘️🥤
03/18/2026

Serving up smiles (and Shamrock Shakes!) yesterday as our residents treat the staff to a little luck of the Irish. ☘️🥤

Thank you to everyone who purchased items from our Easter Amazon Wish List! 🐰🌷There are still a few items left to comple...
03/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who purchased items from our Easter Amazon Wish List! 🐰🌷
There are still a few items left to complete a basket for each child. Hop on over to our Amazon Wish List and help us make this Easter special for every child at ECC! 👉 https://a.co/0g1MQQYo

Soaking up every bit of the beautiful sunshine this week with some outdoor play therapy while the weather holds! ☀️
03/11/2026

Soaking up every bit of the beautiful sunshine this week with some outdoor play therapy while the weather holds! ☀️

🏃‍♂️ Race, Volunteer, and Give Back! 🤝Want to make a difference while having a blast? Our friends at Fusion Racing are g...
03/10/2026

🏃‍♂️ Race, Volunteer, and Give Back! 🤝
Want to make a difference while having a blast? Our friends at Fusion Racing are gearing up for the First State Half Marathon, and they need our help!

The Friends of Fusion Foundation has been a massive supporter of ECC for years, and now we can return the favor. Here’s the best part: for every Course Marshal volunteer (16+) who signs up and selects ECC as their charity of choice, Fusion Racing will donate $30 directly to our kids! 💙

🗓️ The Details:
When: Saturday, March 21st, 7:30-11:30 AM
The Perk: All Course Marshals get access to the legendary post-race celebration at the Deer Park Tavern on Main Street, Newark, DE! 🍔🎉

It’s a win-win: you help at a great event, and ECC gets a donation!

Ready to join the crew?
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/DE/Newark/FirstStateHalfMarathon

🎉Thank you for your generous support during ; your contributions to our Communication & Connection fund help provide sp...
03/09/2026

🎉Thank you for your generous support during ; your contributions to our Communication & Connection fund help provide specialized communication devices and assistive technology that give our children the ability to express themselves, often for the very first time. 💙

🐰We need your help to make this Easter "egg-stra" special for our residents. Check out our Amazon Wish List to help us f...
03/07/2026

🐰We need your help to make this Easter "egg-stra" special for our residents. Check out our Amazon Wish List to help us fill a basket for every child! 💚 https://a.co/0g1MQQYo

📣The Power of a Voice: Why Communication is Healthcare. At Exceptional Care for Children (ECC), we believe that communic...
03/06/2026

📣The Power of a Voice: Why Communication is Healthcare. At Exceptional Care for Children (ECC), we believe that communication is a fundamental right. For a medically fragile child, assistive technology is more than just a gadget—it is a bridge to the world.

Our Communication & Connection fund provides the tools necessary to: 🔹 Decrease frustration 🔹 Facilitate learning and socialization 🔹 Provide a sense of dignity and independence

This year, our DoMore24 goal is $2,500. These funds will ensure that every child at ECC has the opportunity to be heard, understood, and celebrated.

Join us in giving hope today.💙

🔗 www.domore24delaware.org/fundraisers/exceptional-care-for-children

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Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility

Where superpowers are used every day & nothing is impossible!

ECC is Delaware's first and only nonprofit pediatric skilled nursing facility. Listed among the Top-100 nursing homes in the country, we provide transitional, long-term, and end of life care to children who are very medically fragile in a home-like environment outside of an acute care hospital. The goal is to create an environment where these children can put their medical challenges aside and experience life as a kid. Since opening our doors in 2006, ECC has continued to change the lives of so many wonderful children and their families. Located on a beautiful 7.7 acre campus with a pond and walking trail, we now have 31 individual hand painted bedrooms, an adaptive playground, speech, physical, and occupational therapy, play therapy and educational services, a field trip committee dedicated to providing the children with experiences outside of the facility, and amazing staff and volunteers who continue to create smiles and memories. Please visit our website at www.exceptionalcare.org to learn more about how you can help make a difference.