Child Care Resource Center - NC

08/21/2026

Whether you’re tending herbs on the windowsill, caring for succulents or creating your own outdoor garden oasis, the 3-Piece Gardening Set has the essentials to get you growing.

🍋 A fun Lemon Grove printed apron with four handy pockets
🌱 A sturdy hand shovel
🌿 A versatile hand rake

Perfect for beginners and seasoned green thumbs alike, it’s a practical set that makes time in the garden even more enjoyable.

And when you shop through CCRC’s Plant a Difference campaign, your purchase does more than help your garden grow—it helps support CCRC’s work for young children, families and early educators.

🛍️ Shop the Plant a Difference campaign:
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08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Wondering if your little one is ready for the big jump to preschool?

It’s not just about age—it’s about watching for those key developmental signs! Swipe through 👉 to see our 5-point checklist to help you decide.

👇 Which sign are you seeing most in your child right now? Drop a number in the comments (1-5!)

💾 Save this post so you can reference it when you start touring preschools!
📲 Share it with a fellow parent who is on the fence about enrolling their child.

08/19/2026

Plant a Difference: Double Focus Double Tulips

Bring a burst of warmth and color to your spring garden! These striking red-orange and golden double tulips glow like embers, with lush, peony-like blooms rising on strong stems from mid to late spring.

🌱 10 bulbs per pack
🌸 Full, beautifully layered blooms
🧡 Brilliant red-orange and golden petals
☀️ A colorful addition to your spring garden

Every purchase supports CCRC’s work helping children, families and early educators access the resources they need.

Plant beauty. Plant possibility. Plant a difference.

🛒 Shop now: https://bit.ly/4xuMtU6

08/18/2026

North Carolina’s child care requirements are designed to protect the health, safety and well-being of children in licensed child care centers and family child care homes.

Licensed programs must maintain at least a 75% compliance.

CCRC supports child care providers with professional development, practical resources and hands-on guidance to help them understand these requirements and create safe, nurturing environments for young children.

Give a one time gift or join our community of Child Care Champions by making a monthly donation and together, we can help ensure children receive the quality care they deserve.
Learn more: www.childcareresourcecenter.org

08/17/2026

Did you know developing a strong attention span is one of the most important skills children build during their preschool years.

Through consistent routines, hands-on activities and meaningful play, young children gradually learn how to focus, follow directions and remain engaged in a task.

CCRC supports child care programs with training, resources and hands-on guidance that help early educators provide safe, nurturing and high-quality learning experiences.

Join our community of Child Care Champions - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/685baed2-fff1-449a-a30d-8faca3a59a2f

08/14/2026

Try these strategies with your child! The more you use a calming strategy and practice the strategy with your child, the more likely they are to use the strategy when experiencing anger, stress, sadness, or frustration.

View the resource here:
https://www.challengingbehavior.org/document/help-us-calm-down-strategies-for-children/

08/13/2026

Finding child care that fits a family’s schedule, location and individual needs can take time—and for working parents, that search doesn’t simply disappear when the workday begins.

CCRC Corporate Services gives your employees access to experienced child care specialists who can help them find child care options tailored to their families.

For employers, that can mean less employee time spent searching for child care and employees who can focus on work knowing their children are safe and cared for.

Learn more about CCRC Corporate Services:
https://childcareresourcecenter.org/businesses/ccrc-corporate-services/

📞 336-245-4900

08/12/2026

Today’s Garden Pick: Melon Tulip & Daffodil Mix! 🌼

Did you know tulips and daffodils make wonderful garden companions?

This beautiful mix combines coral-pink Melon Tulips with creamy daffodils featuring soft peach centers, creating layers of color, shape, and texture as your spring garden comes to life.

And while they look beautiful together, there’s another bonus: daffodils are naturally less appealing to deer and many garden pests, making them a practical addition to spring beds and borders.

Plant this mix in the fall and look forward to a gorgeous burst of spring color—all while supporting CCRC.

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08/12/2026

Save the Date: Farm to CACFP Week is October 18–24, 2026! 🥕🍎

Farm to CACFP Week celebrates the connection between local foods, nutrition education, gardening and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

For child care programs, it’s a great opportunity to help children discover where their food comes from, explore fresh fruits and vegetables, try new foods and learn about healthy eating through hands-on experiences. 🌽🍓🥬

Even simple activities can make a difference—planting seeds, tasting a locally grown fruit or vegetable, talking about how food grows or incorporating local ingredients into your CACFP meals and snacks.

The National CACFP Association also offers free resources and activities to help programs participate.

📅 Mark your calendar for October 18–24 and start planning how your program will celebrate Farm to CACFP Week!

🌱 Learn more and find resources: Farm to CACFP Week
https://www.cacfp.org/farmtocacfpweek/

Farm to CACFP Week is October 18-24, 2026 What is Farm to CACFP Week? Farm to CACFP Week is a national education campaign hosted annually during the third week of October by the National CACFP Association. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the benefits of connecting child and adult care sponso...