Child Care Resources Inc.

10/06/2026

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Emergency Preparedness and Response!" This training provides early educators with information and tools to prepare for many types of emergencies. It addresses NC child care rules on emergency preparedness, current best practice recommendations, and guidance on completing the online EPR plan. Thu., Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1790103417434x513235533134561300

10/02/2026

North Carolina has increased its market rates for child care subsidy reimbursement, effective Oct. 1. For the first time, this increase also establishes a statewide floor for reimbursement, which helps to close the gap for child care providers in rural counties, where rates have lagged behind their urban counterparts and resulted in disproportionate program closures.

North Carolina's budget included historical investments in the state's child care subsidy program. Here’s where those dollars will go.

09/30/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome two new board members to CCRI — Amanda Eastern and Steffanie Lewis! Please join us in celebrating and thanking our board for lending their time, talents, and leadership to our work. It’s going to be a great year!

09/25/2026

Our fall training catalog is live — and it includes a brand new CPR class! Check it out here: https://www.flipsnack.com/8ADBBD77C6F/ccri-training-catalog

09/22/2026

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Partnering with Families to Address Challenging Behaviors!" When a child uses challenging behaviors at school, parents and teachers need to work together to address the issue. However, when discussing behavior problems, parents often feel blamed by the teachers and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session focuses on developing strategies and skills to make these conversations more productive for everyone… especially the child! Participants will learn how to set the stage for and successfully conduct these difficult conversations with parents. Tue., Sept. 29 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1781726319163x600468300614860800

09/15/2026

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is Basic School-Age Care! This training includes a well-rounded review of six modules. It is required by the NC Division of Child Development for school-age care professionals working in licensed programs, but it's also great for new staff in any afterschool program setting!
Mon., Sept. 21 and Tue., Sept. 22 | 9-11 a.m | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1781726843270x200802201989283840

09/11/2026

For many North Carolina parents, the workday doesn’t begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Finding child care that matches those work schedules is often a challenge of its own. https://www.ednc.org/when-work-goes-beyond-9-to-5-what-happens-to-childcare/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUQzoRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5NHZEHLRyLjB7ANpLGDLmGRNq-pSeOu_rYuXkq2Z3ZckPQDQdyswl6p_1b9w_aem_nLOQ4nsD0d5JXVv_00Ca8A

A North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation report discusses what happens when workforce and childcare systems operate on different schedules.

09/08/2026

Today's "Tuesdays in Training" spotlight is Positive Guidance in Practice! Let's explore the principles of child development, the importance of developing a "classroom community," and how adults' emotions impact children's behavior. Participants will have the opportunity to practice strategies for developing a classroom community and for managing child behavior.
Wed., Sept. 16 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1781727245883x426315718032097300

09/02/2026

As CCRI begins its 45th year of service, we're giving back to the child care community that has grown with us, and the first gift is for family child care! We're giving away 45 "The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care" kits to early educators, and we'll be partnering with them for the next year on coaching and implementation. On Saturday, we got to celebrate with the first 20 recipients and unbox the kits together! Read more here: https://uploads.strikinglycdn.com/files/4098a1fd-13d3-4c35-b71d-6453682c70ad/Small+But+Mighty+FCC+Article.pdf?t=1788360766&id=4421494

09/01/2026

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is an On Demand course: Circle Time Fun and Learning! Do you ever struggle with planning circle time only to have the children quickly lose interest? This course helps teachers plan and implement interesting circle times that will draw children in, promote development, and still be appropriate. https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1733855772437x700176330132029400