This resource guide is intended for school age professionals seeking to improve approaches to school age space and furnishings. The information presented in this manual is based upon the licensing requirements set forth by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and the School Age Care Environmental Rating Scale Updated (SACERS-U).… Continue reading School Age Guide to Space & Furnishings
Audience Category: For Child Care Providers
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Provider Portal for COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Subsidy Program
DCDEE has launched a new Provider Portal for the Emergency Child Care Subsidy Program to be used by providers who are accepting and serving new children of essential workers. Providers can use this job aid to learn how to log into the new Provider Portal, how to add/remove children in the portal, and how to view the roster. Visit… Continue reading Provider Portal for COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Subsidy Program
Webinars for Child Care Providers Related to COVID-19
DCDEE held several informative webinars for child care providers. On March 30 & 31, 2020, DCDEE held calls with child care providers to provide an overview of guidance provided to date, the COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Provider Application, and financial assistance available for providers and parents. Links to the webinar recordings and presentation available here.
COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Operations & Financial Guidance
Guidelines and application to remain open or to reopen.
Social Connecting While Social Distancing [VIDEO]
Watch this video from the Devereux Center for Resilient Children for some great tips!
COVID-19 Flexibility in Child Care Policy and Regulatory Requirements
With the closure of North Carolina’s public schools, DCDEE knows the demand on the state’s licensed child care facilities is elevated. In order to provide relief and flexibility to child care facilities, DCDEE has been actively working to identify policy and regulatory requirements that can be temporarily waived, while still ensuring the health, safety, and… Continue reading COVID-19 Flexibility in Child Care Policy and Regulatory Requirements
Subsidy & NC Pre-K Payment Information for March 2020
Policy changes announced by DCDEE to assist child care providers.
FCCH Spotlight: Little Heartbeats Learning Center
The FCCH Spotlight is designed to highlight FCCH providers that are doing amazing things across the state of North Carolina! We hope these highlights encourage providers and remind them that their work is appreciated. FCCHs are a gift to the children and families they serve. Please join us in congratulating Andrea Knight and Little Heartbeats… Continue reading FCCH Spotlight: Little Heartbeats Learning Center
Food & Nutrition Service for FCCHs
CACFP provides nutritious meals and snacks to infants and children as a regular part of their day care. A variety of public or private nonprofit child care centers, Head Start programs, outside-school-hours care centers, and other institutions which are licensed or approved to provide day care services participate in CACFP. For-profit centers that serve lower… Continue reading Food & Nutrition Service for FCCHs
School Age Materials Toolkit
Effective school age care environments require a diverse range of materials that must meet the needs of all enrolled students. Meeting these specific needs requires crafting activity areas geared for younger children, while simultaneously challenging older students in the group. For this process to flow smoothly, group leaders and program directors must think intentionally about… Continue reading School Age Materials Toolkit