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November 3, 2023

4 Tips for Choosing a Safe, High-Quality Child Care Program in Onslow County 

4 Tips for Choosing a Safe, High-Quality Child Care Program in Onslow County  As a parent, one of the biggest and most important decisions you’ll make […]
August 18, 2023

State examines ratings tool for assessing child care quality  

As parents and caregivers of children weigh their options for child care in the aftermath of COVID-19, they often find themselves wondering how scarcity impacts their […]
January 27, 2023

Increasing the Supply of Child Care: Policy Recommendations 

Even amidst growing inflation across the country, child care—arguably one of the most significant financial burdens for families—remains unchanged. Over the past year, the American Rescue […]
January 20, 2023

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) and Why It Matters 

Whether you’re moving to Onslow County for the first time or you’re weighing your options for your child, the process of finding a high-quality child care […]
December 23, 2022

Child Care Workers are Leaving the Workforce. How Do We Bring Them Back? 

Many early childhood educators—the individuals responsible for making employment possible for most parents—are leaving the workforce for good. Low pay, demanding work, and a lack of […]
September 23, 2022

Child Care Centers are Closing: Unpacking the Reasons 

Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, child care centers have continued to close at an alarming rate: one-third of all centers have closed and […]