Child Care Resources Inc.

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NC FELD)!" This course will provide participants with an introduction to the NC FELD expectations, how they are structured, and how to implement them in early childhood settings. Thu., June 4 | 9 am-3 pm | Zoom | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1772657499215x960590787928653800

"No investment has a better return than an investment in our young children.” We couldn't have said it better ourselves, Gov. Stein! https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/05/20/governor-stein-celebrates-child-care-providers-urges-general-assembly-invest-north-carolinas-future

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Praise or Encouragement — What's the Difference?" Most educators agree that children need to be in supportive, friendly environments. But can too much praise be counterproductive? This On Demand training will explore how to support children's efforts with encouragement and learn to stop saying, "Good job!" "Great!" and "What a beautiful picture!" https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1733854586538x569803670878945300

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday night to celebrate our 25th Little Wonders! ✨ We are so grateful for your support!

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Child Development Fundamentals — Younger Preschool!" This training is designed to review the general characteristics of younger preschool-age children in the five NC FELD Domains (APL, ESD, CD, LDC, ESD). We will focus on high-level developmental milestones, with attention to diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and learning styles. Participants will be able to apply their learning to activity planning. Wed., May 20 | 10 am-12 pm | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1772718680242x413401882424508400

Today is National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! To all early educators, thank you for showing up every day to build the leaders of tomorrow — we could not be more grateful for you!

We asked our team what child care providers mean to them, and here are a few of their answers!

Tomorrow is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, so we asked our team what child care providers mean to them, and we've been sharing their answers all week.

This Friday is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! We asked our team what child care providers mean to them, and we'll be sharing their answers all week.

This week's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "ITS-SIDS." Developed by the NC Healthy Start Foundation's ITS-SIDS Project, this session meets state requirements for ITS-SIDS training. Participants will learn to reduce the risk of SIDS through safe sleep practices for infants. Participants will also review Safe Sleep Policy guidelines, NC Division of Child Development and Early Education licensing rules, and maintenance of the proper forms. Tue., May 12 | 10 am-12 pm | Zoom

Little Wonders is just two weeks away! Do you have any questions about the event (what to expect, when to arrive, where to park, what to wear)? Drop them in the comments!