Iredell County Partnership for Young Children

Be sure to check out Iredell County Public Library's Summer Reading Program and join in on the fun! ☀️📚

Summer Reading | Iredell County Public Library, NC A page with information on Iredell County Public Library's Summer Reading program.

PBS North Carolina's Make A Circle Screening, Community Discussion, Breakfast & Resource Fair
Saturday, June 27
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Project 658 Center
3646 Central Avenue, Charlotte

This free event brings together educators, child care professionals, parents, caregivers, advocates, nonprofit leaders, and community members for an important conversation about the future of early childhood education and the child care crisis impacting families across America.

Attendees will enjoy:
• Complimentary breakfast
• Community partner resource fair featuring free resources and giveaways
• Screening of the powerful documentary Make A Circle
• Discussion with the filmmaker and community advocates
• Audience Q&A and opportunities for meaningful dialogue
• Networking with fellow educators, families, and community leaders
• Certificate for 2 contact hours of professional development credit for educators

Make A Circle shines a light on the dedication of early childhood educators while exploring critical issues facing families and child care providers, including workforce shortages, affordability, access to quality care, and the importance of investing in the professionals who support our youngest learners.

Whether someone is an educator seeking professional development, a parent or caregiver navigating child care challenges, or a community member passionate about supporting children and families, this event offers valuable insights, resources, and connections.
Register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pbs-nc-make-a-circle-film-education-professional-development-opportunity-tickets-1988628748118?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for Spirit Night at Jeremiah's Italian Ice ! Treat yourself while supporting a great cause. 🍧🍧20% of proceeds will be donated to ICPYC. Can't wait to see you there!

📅 Date: July 23, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Jeremiah's Italian Ice
1725 E Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28625

Our offices will be closed from 12-5 p.m. today, June 24th, for staff development. We will re-open tomorrow, June 25th at 8:30 a.m.

🚗💺 Car Seat Check Event! 💺🚗

Did you know that nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly? Let Safe Kids Iredell County help ensure your child is riding as safely as possible!

Safe Kids Iredell County is hosting a Car Seat Check Event on:
📅 June 29
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Statesville Fire Department Station 3
779 Eastside Drive, Statesville

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on-site to:
✅ Check your child’s current car seat for proper installation
✅ Ensure the seat is appropriate for your child's age and size
✅ Answer your car seat safety questions
✅ Provide hands-on education so you can install it confidently
✅ Help determine the next steps as your child grows

No appointment is necessary - just stop by and let us help keep your little one safe on the road!

Summer is a season for exploration, play, and discovery. It’s also an opportunity for parents to connect with their children and create lasting memories. Forget just filling the days; let’s make them count.☀️🍉😎 Bright Horizons has put together a list of creative and engaging summer activities for kids designed to spark imagination, encourage learning, and strengthen the bond between you and your little ones. https://www.brighthorizons.com/resources/blog/summer-activities-kids-all-ages

Every baby deserves a safe place to sleep. 🩵

Take a few minutes to learn about safe sleep recommendations and how you can help keep your children safe: https://safesleepnc.org/safe-sleep-recommendations/

Today we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, history, resilience, and hope.

As we work to support young children and families, we remain committed to creating opportunities for every child to learn, grow, and thrive.

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚

A huge thank you to South River Baptist Church for their generous donation of potty chairs to support families through our Pampered Pantry! 💙