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2 weeks ago

Please note that in celebration of Independence Day, the Partnership Office will be closed from June 30 to July 4. We will return to normal hours on July 7. Have a safe and happy holiday! ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

Affordable, high-quality child care is everyone's business.Why should business leaders care about child care?Because when employees can’t find reliable care, productivity drops—and so does your bottom line.👉 Workforce stability starts with child care availability.🧠 Lack of child care is a leading cause of absenteeism, missed shifts, and high turnover among working parents.Supporting child care isn’t just a family issue—it’s a workforce issue.Visit bit.ly/449Qxy2 to discover how you can take action today and help drive real, lasting change.#WorkforceDependsOnCare #FixNCChildCare #InvestInEarlyEd #BusinessCares ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

👶Infants and young children are at a greater risk of heat illness than most adults. ❗ Learn how you can avoid, spot, and treat heat illness. Let's keep summer fun. 😎 Stay cool, friends! ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

For any Early Educators in need of training, please check out these virtual trainings for July!🌞📚 July Virtual Trainings Are Now Available! 📚🌞Early childhood educators, caregivers, and parents — this summer, stay engaged and continue growing with virtual trainings offered all throughout July! 💻✨🧠 Topics this month include:✅ ITS-SIDS – Stay current with safe sleep practices✅ Infant & Toddler Healthy Behaviors✅ Creating a YES Environment – Build safe and supportive spaces✅ NCFELD Planning – Practical tools for infant-toddler curriculum✅ Building Relationships with Infants & Toddlers📅 Sessions run throughout the month and are hosted by partners across the state.🆓 Open to all – no matter your region!🖱️ Just one click to register and grow your knowledge.📄 Click here to view the full training schedule and access registration hyperlinks (Agency Names are hyperlinks):👉 drive.google.com/file/d/18jmjJRTOAdg_ywANmknlo24R14BVocay/view?usp=drive_linkTag your coworkers and help spread the word! 🎉#VirtualTraining #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #training #JulyOpportunities #ITS_SIDS #InfantToddlerCare ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

We're so proud of our early childhood educators and their dedication to providing high-quality experiences for their classrooms. ... See MoreSee Less