Child Care Resources Inc.

06/09/2026

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Outdoor Play and Learning!" (formerly known as Playground Safety) — This training, designed to promote safe outdoor play areas, is for early child care professionals who will be responsible for monthly playground inspections as required by NC child care regulations. Participants will learn about potential hazards on the playground and will gain hands-on experience by completing a playground safety check. Fri., June 12 | 11 am-3:30 pm | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1772652088686x548257034227679200

06/05/2026

Registration is OPEN for Cultivate — a child development conference reimagined!

Hosted by the Catawba College Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Education - CEECE in partnership with Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, UNC Charlotte, and the Center for the Environment at Catawba College, this FREE two-day experience is designed to cultivate excellence in early childhood education.

📅 August 6 & 7, 2026 (Catawba College)
📍 Limited to 125 attendees
🥐 Breakfast & lunch included
🤝 Café-style learning options

Featuring:
✨ Ellen Galinsky
✨ Kimberly Shaw

Click here for more details and to register: https://survey.catawba.edu/jfe/form/SV_erJXf33dYG3Lmqa

06/02/2026

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Understanding the ECERS-3!" In this training, providers will learn about what Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-3 assessors are looking for and how the ECERS-3 can be used as a tool to improve or maintain the quality and effectiveness of a program. We'll discuss strategies and methods for improving the quality of care in every aspect of the learning environment, including promoting early literacy and reasoning skills, maintaining developmentally appropriate play spaces, ensuring high-quality supervision and guidance, and providing dynamic staff-child interactions. Wed., June 10 | 1-3 pm | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1772718794434x345273428443136000

05/29/2026

Nationwide, 51% of children are unable to enroll in structured summer programs, mostly due to high costs and a lack of transportation.

Enriching summer care options are out of reach for many

05/26/2026

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NC FELD)!" This course will provide participants with an introduction to the NC FELD expectations, how they are structured, and how to implement them in early childhood settings. Thu., June 4 | 9 am-3 pm | Zoom | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1772657499215x960590787928653800

05/22/2026

"No investment has a better return than an investment in our young children.” We couldn't have said it better ourselves, Gov. Stein! https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/05/20/governor-stein-celebrates-child-care-providers-urges-general-assembly-invest-north-carolinas-future

05/19/2026

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Praise or Encouragement — What's the Difference?" Most educators agree that children need to be in supportive, friendly environments. But can too much praise be counterproductive? This On Demand training will explore how to support children's efforts with encouragement and learn to stop saying, "Good job!" "Great!" and "What a beautiful picture!" https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1733854586538x569803670878945300

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday night to celebrate our 25th Little Wonders! ✨ We are so grateful for your support!

05/12/2026

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Child Development Fundamentals — Younger Preschool!" This training is designed to review the general characteristics of younger preschool-age children in the five NC FELD Domains (APL, ESD, CD, LDC, ESD). We will focus on high-level developmental milestones, with attention to diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and learning styles. Participants will be able to apply their learning to activity planning. Wed., May 20 | 10 am-12 pm | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1772718680242x413401882424508400

05/08/2026

Today is National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! To all early educators, thank you for showing up every day to build the leaders of tomorrow — we could not be more grateful for you!

We asked our team what child care providers mean to them, and here are a few of their answers!