Child Care Resource Center - NC

This fall, your garden can make a difference.

When you shop the Child Care Resource Center's Flower Power Fundraiser, you're not just planting beautiful spring blooms—you’re helping support the work CCRC does every day for children, families, caregivers, and early educators across our community.

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Every order helps us continue providing resources, training, child care referrals, and support that strengthen children, families, and communities.

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Thank you for helping us plant seeds that grow far beyond the garden.

Today is national friendship day!

Another important benefit of early education is the opportunity for children to socialize and build meaningful friendships. These early relationships play a vital role in their development, helping them learn to share, communicate, cooperate, and navigate social situations.

While toddler play may look simple, it is laying the foundation for important life skills. Through playing together, children develop empathy, build confidence, strengthen their social skills, and support their emotional growth—skills that will benefit them well beyond the early years.

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Behavior Book of the Week - That's My Truck by Dr Becky Kennedy

Hitting is often a sign that young children are still learning how to express big emotions. That's My Truck! helps children understand those feelings while introducing kinder ways to solve problems.

This engaging story opens the door to meaningful conversations about sharing, taking turns, empathy, and managing frustration. It's a wonderful resource for parents, caregivers, and early educators who want to guide children with patience and understanding.

Reading together gives children the words and tools they need to handle challenging moments with confidence.

Have you read this book with a little one? We'd love to hear what you thought!

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Quality child care doesn't happen by chance—it grows when early educators have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to succeed.

At the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC), we partner with child care providers by offering:
📚 Professional development and training
🤝 Coaching and technical assistance
💡 Resources to strengthen classrooms and programs
⭐ Guidance on quality improvement and best practices

Be sure to check our training calendar regularly for upcoming workshops and professional development opportunities.
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Starting preschool is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your toddler feel more confident on their first day.

Here is one simple way to get them excited:

📚 Read books about school. Choose picture books that show what a typical preschool day looks like. Seeing children playing, learning, making friends, and saying goodbye to their parents can help your toddler understand what to expect.

Some recommended reading includes:

- Rosie Goes to Preschool: Walks children through a full day step-by-step, including hanging up coats, circle time, painting, and snack time.

- The Night Before Preschool: Follows a little boy as he visits the classroom, meets his teacher, and learns that school is a fun place to play.

- Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool: Shows Pete painting, singing songs, and making new friends in a friendly, low-stress environment.

Need help finding quality child care or preschool? The Child Care Resource Center is here to help families explore their options and find the right fit for their child.

📞 Contact CCRC today to learn more. (336) 245 4900
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Every day, we work alongside parents, early educators, caregivers, businesses, and community partners to strengthen the entire early childhood ecosystem. Everything we do is rooted in one goal: building stronger communities by making quality early childhood experiences possible.

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Behavior Book of the Week - "Wolf Thinks of Others" 🐺

Empathy is a skill that starts early—and stories are a wonderful way to help children understand how their actions affect others.

"Wolf Thinks of Others" introduces young children to kindness, sharing, and considering other people's feelings through a fun and engaging story. With conversation starters and simple activities included, it's a great resource for helping little ones build social-emotional skills at home or in the classroom.

Because when children learn empathy, they're building friendships, confidence, and the foundation for positive relationships that last a lifetime.

Have you read "Wolf Thinks of Others" with your child? We'd love to hear what they learned! 📖✨

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At the Child Care Resource Center, we're committed to making quality child care a reality for every child and family we serve.

We do this by:
✨ Providing professional development and training for early childhood educators
🤝 Offering coaching and technical assistance to child care programs
📚 Connecting families with quality child care options
🏢 Partnering with businesses to support working families
📢 Advocating for stronger investments in early childhood education

When educators have the support they need, children thrive, families succeed, and communities grow stronger.

Quality child care is built through collaboration, and we're proud to be part of that work every day.

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