Learn more about how North Carolina’s Division of Child Development uses a combination of state and federal funds to provide subsidized child care services to eligible families through a locally administered state-supervised voucher system.
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Starting Your Child Care Search
Finding child care can be a difficult task, whether you are a new parent, recently moved to a new area, or wondering what options are available to you and your family. Learn about steps you should take during your child care search from Child Care Aware of America.
NC Pre-K | North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program
This resource from the NC DCDEE provides guidance on North Carolina’s Pre-K Program.
NC Child Care Resource & Referral Directory
A directory of contact information for the approximately 62 CCR&R agencies serving North Carolina’s diverse families, child care programs, professional workforce, businesses and communities.
CCR&R Council Releases NC Child Care Staffing Survey
Throughout the pandemic, North Carolina child care providers have served as “the workforce behind the workforce,” providing care to the children of frontline workers. A new survey of child care centers across the state finds that more than 80 percent say it is more difficult to recruit and retain staff now than before the pandemic.… Continue reading CCR&R Council Releases NC Child Care Staffing Survey
Survey Finds NC Child Care Programs Face Critical Staffing Shortages
A new survey highlights the struggles North Carolina child care providers are facing as the state continues to recover from the pandemic. Many say they’re having a difficult time hiring and retaining qualified staff.
DCDEE Summary of North Carolina Child Care Laws & Rules (English)
Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and Rules (Center and FCCH)
Need Child Care? Call 1-888-600-1685 #StayStrongNC
When you call the hotline, child care referral specialists will provide referrals to licensed child care programs.
2020 Statewide HSB Map/Specialists/Resource Lists
NC CCR&R Regional System FY20 Healthy Social Behavior Specialists with contact information.
Selecting a High-Quality School-Age Program for Your Child
Tips from Child Care Aware of America on how to select a quality school-age child care.