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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

To all the amazing child care providers — thank you for bringing so much creativity, laughter, and learning into every day! From pumpkin crafts to costume parades, you make Halloween magical (and safe!) for little ones across our community.

FINDING CHILD CARE JUST GOT EASIER

Find Child Care NC is a FREE one-stop resource for families living in North Carolina. They can search by 19 different filters to find the programs that work for them! They plug in their search criteria (star rating, transportation availability, ZIP code, etc.) and find licensed care that fits their schedule and budget.

Find Child Care NC brings together every licensed program in the state—including family child care homes, child care centers, Pre-K, and school-age programs—into one easy-to-use platform that works on a phone. It includes real-time vacancy information directly from providers. Families can also filter by the details that matter most, such as pricing, hours of operation, quality ratings, program schedules, and services for children with special needs.

If you're a child care provider, please login here to update your program.

Questions? Comments? Drop us an email at info@findchildcarenc.org

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

North Carolina is facing a child care crisis. It is difficult to find or afford quality care. There are roughly 10,000 children on the waiting list to receive child care subsidy. Parents can't afford to pay more, child care teachers can't survive earning less, and child care providers across the state are at risk of closure now that emergency funding to support child care has ended. When parents can't find or afford child care, they can't work, harming the businesses that employ them and putting our entire economy at risk.

Providers and teachers like you can speak personally to the importance of the work you do and the challenges you face in providing this critical care for our families and communities. Sharing your experience matters.

Join MomsRising in submitting a letter to the editor to your local paper for a high-impact action to help save child care in North Carolina! All you have to do is write the letter and it will be submitted for you.

Lawmakers need to understand the importance of child care and we need your help in convincing them to save our state's child care system.

NOVEMBER PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

November 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

CCRC – Playground Safety Parts 1&2

Virtual Online Training NC, United States

Outdoor play encourages movement and physical activity that is stimulating for children’s development and learning. The Playground safety training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance, general upkeep of the outdoor area, and age and developmentally appropriate playground equipment. This training offers a practical and educational interpretation of North Carolina Child Care Commission’s playground safety […]

$20

November 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

SURRY- Strategies for Challenging Behaviors

Virtual Online Training NC, United States

This workshop will focus on difficult behaviors in the classroom. Participants will have a chance to discuss the frustrating behaviors they face in their classroom, and explore techniques and resources for supporting social emotional development and addressing challenging behavior. Presenter: Cherie White Child Care Resource Center 2.0 DCDEE credit hrs. Cost: Free Registration Deadline: 11/03/25 […]

November 13, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

CCRC- Toxic Stress and Its Impact on Children

Virtual Online Training NC, United States

Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us – it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic Stress affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress responses and understand the difference between “tolerable” […]

$10

November 20, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

CCRC- Behavioral Intervention Strategies: You want me to try what?

Virtual Online Training NC, United States

Teachers who care for children with behavioral difficulties, often find themselves reacting in ways that reinforce the behavior and make it worse. Behavioral intervention strategies are planned responses to behaviors that help teachers prepare for situations in which past responses have not been successful. This session focuses on helping participants develop new responses to challenging […]

$10

TEACHER'S CORNER

Take a Breath, You’re Doing Great!

Micro-breaks matter. Take 60 seconds to stretch, breathe deeply, or step outside for fresh air.

Hydration is energy. Keep a water bottle nearby — it helps with focus and patience.

Declutter your space. A tidy environment can help reduce stress and make your classroom feel more inviting.

Ask for help early. Collaboration isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s how strong teachers stay strong.

Encourage peer support circles or weekly “check-ins” with colleagues — a five-minute chat can do wonders.

Try journaling wins: jot down one positive classroom moment each day. Over time, it becomes a gratitude record.

Child Care Resource Center. (CCRC) is here — to:

Connect families to quality care
Train and coach child care professionals
Help employers support working families
Expand access in underserved areas
Use data to shape smart policy
Advocate for systems that work for all families

Now more than ever, this work is essential. And we need you.

💛 Small Gifts. BIG IMPACT

Every gift, no matter the size, helps children in our community step into school prepared and empowered

GIFT

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