Children's Resource Center

09/21/2026

RISE & Shine Storytime is THIS Friday! ☀️📚

In honor of Dolly Parton and because it’s 9/25, we’ll celebrate with a special reading of her book, Coat of Many Colors. We’ll also have a craft, time to play and connect, and light refreshments. ❤️

Join us for our FREE monthly storytime for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers!

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 10:30 AM - 12 PM
📍 RISE Resource Center (748 4th St SW, Hickory)
📞 Questions? Call 828-695-6565

09/21/2026

WE HEARD YOU!
Based on your feedback, we’re pleased to offer this training virtually. We understand that flexibility and accessibility are important, so we’ve adjusted the format to make participation easier.
No travel is required, and you can join from an appropriate location with a reliable internet connection. We hope this virtual format provides the flexibility you requested and makes it easier for you to participate
Click the Link to register: https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1788356593070x111650263536762880
Registration Deadline: SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
PLEASE REVIEW THE VIRTUAL TRAINING POLICIES BEFORE REGISTERING.

09/11/2026

Make a local impact by hosting a diaper drive today!

09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost and the families and children whose lives were changed forever. We hold space for those who continue to carry the weight of that day, and we remember the resilience of those who lived through it and the heroes who stepped forward to help. 💙

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

Our offices will be closed today in observance of the Labor Day holiday and will reopen at 8 AM on Tuesday, September 8. Please place NC Pre-K applications in the DROPBOX to the right of the front entrance. We hope everyone has a restful Labor Day! 🌟

09/02/2026

WE HEARD YOU!
Based on your feedback, we’re pleased to offer this training virtually. We understand that flexibility and accessibility are important, so we’ve adjusted the format to make participation easier.
No travel is required, and you can join from an appropriate location with a reliable internet connection. We hope this virtual format provides the flexibility you requested and makes it easier for you to participate

Click the Link to Register: https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1788356593070x111650263536762880
Registration Deadline: SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
PLEASE REVIEW THE VIRTUAL TRAINING POLICIES BEFORE REGISTERING.

09/01/2026

Growing the seeds of equity & belonging can happen through the power of children's books.
Your Classroom Will Receive: 📚💭📓
*12 FREE AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS
*A CATALOGUE OF CONVERSATIONAL CUE CARDS
*5.0 FREE TRAINING HOURS
Click the Link to Register: https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1787164587733x516239911410728960
Neighboring Counties Welcome!
Participants from neighboring counties are welcome to register and attend Imagining Equity and will receive 5.0 free training hours.
Please note: The 12 free book titles and catalogue of conversational cue cards are reserved for eligible participating classroom teachers from Catawba County. Neighboring-county participants will not receive these materials.

08/31/2026

Click the link to register! https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1787084969842x776036045771505700
Registration Information:
This training session is free for providers with a CATE Training Membership. For non-members, the cost is $15.00 per person.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.

08/31/2026

The CQI is not just another form! Learn how your program can use this practice to improve and maintain quality.
FOR DIRECTORS- Participants MUST register at the following link: https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1787079963663x169268159991250940 to participate.
FOR TEACHERS: Participants MUST register at the following link: https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1787080252346x588249412704665600 to participate.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2026