December 17, 2021
As adults, we know there are many situations in life where saying “yes” is not in the cards. Whether it is taking on another task at […]
December 10, 2021
Studies show that the single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books—and being read to at home before beginning […]
November 26, 2021
Returning to the classroom is never easy—and this year, early childhood educators faced even more challenges than usual. As you’re teaching this fall, we’re here to […]
November 19, 2021
Earlier this year, One Place launched a new series of live, interactive opportunities called Back Porch Chats to help parents connect. Back Porch Chats are NOT […]
November 17, 2021
A few weeks ago, the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) was announced: a $1.75 trillion spending proposal that has the potential to dramatically transform America’s early […]
November 12, 2021
Providing support for military children is a top priority at One Place. Military children often face a distinctive set of challenges—including frequent moves and family transitions […]
October 8, 2021
For military children, deployment can be a persistent source of stress, unease, and anxiety, resulting in long-term effects on mental health and overall well-being. Luckily, there […]
October 1, 2021
At One Place, we believe that all early childhood educators have a professional obligation to advance justice and equity in their classrooms. Even young children can […]
September 29, 2021
Around 600,000 active-duty and transitioning military families move each year – and in a county with two military installations, that means some of those families end […]
September 17, 2021
Are you looking for support in managing challenging behavior in your classroom? As early childhood educators settle back into the classroom, we’re here to help. With […]
September 3, 2021
Why does early childhood education matter? For a few reasons, including the fact that a child’s brain develops faster from birth to age 5 than at […]
August 27, 2021
Child care professionals are more than essential workers: They are the foundation that makes all other workforces possible. In the last year, the conversation around early […]
August 13, 2021
The dog days of summer are here and with the beginning of August, many parents and educators in Onslow County are preparing for a return to […]
August 6, 2021
While restrictions regarding COVID-19 have relaxed in recent months, the virus remains prevalent across the country with reports that numbers are on the rise again. In […]
August 4, 2021
National Night Out has been postponed to October due to community concerns regarding COVID-19. (August 5, 2021) With the highly anticipated opening of the new school […]
July 30, 2021
Over the past year, COVID-19 has magnified overwhelming inequities across the globe—and the child care sector is no exception. From rising costs of child care, vast […]
July 9, 2021
For far too long, the child care ecosystem has been overburdened and underfunded—and no one has understood this more than early educators. With the announcement of […]
July 2, 2021
This spring, the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, was announced and marked a critical step toward a stronger, more robust future for […]
June 25, 2021
This week One Place celebrated 23 years of service to Onslow County. Twenty-three years of positively impacting children and families and encouraging a more resilient community. […]
June 18, 2021
This blog is part of a series on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the child care industry and children and families in Onslow County […]
June 8, 2021
Thanks to the support from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, more children and families will be connected to essential resources in Onslow County. We’re pleased […]