NCLCCA is the only statewide advocacy organization in North Carolina representing the interests of licensed child care providers in the NC General Assembly, Office of the Governor and before regulatory bodies, imcluding the NC Child Care Commission. We are a membership organization providing timely information and updates about issues impacting your center so that you can do your job each day and
provide quality early education environments for children and families. We have legislative representation on the ground in Raleigh and NCLCCA staff working hard on issues related to rulemaking, subsidy, rated license, NC Pre-K and more. We are not funded by any state or federal dollars; we exist through child care center and vendor support. Our membership includes single centers and multi-site companies, small and large centers, programs in churches and renovated buildings, and facilities in rural, urban and suburban settings. We serve as a liaison between child care centers and the agencies and regulatory bodies who have oversight. We attend meetings, ask questions, and share relevant information with our members. We can ask anonymous questions on behalf of our members. Our vision is that providers will be well-equipped to provide high-quality care to children and families through efficient operating systems, while being considered a valued partner in the child care delivery system. Since we are not funded by DCD, Smart Start, etc., we have to do our own marketing and promotion! Except for printed newsletters a few years ago, our membership has tripled simply by word-of-mouth! Most providers are surprised and relieved to know an organization like ours exists! How is NCLCCA different from some of the other organizations out there? Our focus is on providers who are trying to provide quality care for children and families, yet balance the demands of maintaining a sustainable business operation. We appreciate rules and regulations that protect children, and strive to ensure that implementation of those requirements does not have unintended consequences.
