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August 20, 2021

COVID-19: Tips for Caregivers Returning to the Classroom

With increasing concern about new variants of the coronavirus, many early childhood educators face pandemic protocols and worries about returning to the classroom this fall. To […]
August 13, 2021

Help Your Preschooler Transition to the Classroom

The dog days of summer are here and with the beginning of August, many parents and educators in Onslow County are preparing for a return to […]
August 6, 2021

Extended Learning Resources for Preschoolers During Quarantine

While restrictions regarding COVID-19 have relaxed in recent months, the virus remains prevalent across the country with reports that numbers are on the rise again. In […]
July 30, 2021

COVID-19 Impact Series: Racial Disparities and Child Care Closures

Over the past year, COVID-19 has magnified overwhelming inequities across the globe—and the child care sector is no exception. From rising costs of child care, vast […]
July 16, 2021

COVID-19 Impact Series: The Cost of Child Care in Onslow County and Beyond

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 400,000 parents in North Carolina struggled to find child care. Now, more than one year into the pandemic, families […]
July 9, 2021

The American Rescue Plan and The American Families Plan: How it Impacts Early Educators

For far too long, the child care ecosystem has been overburdened and underfunded—and no one has understood this more than early educators.  With the announcement of […]
July 2, 2021

The American Rescue Plan: How It Impacts You and Your Family

This spring, the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, was announced and marked a critical step toward a stronger, more robust future for […]
June 4, 2021

COVID-19 Impact Series: The Economic Fallout of the Child Care Crisis

This blog is part of a series on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the child care industry and children and families in Onslow County. […]
May 28, 2021

COVID-19 Impact Series: Why The Child Care Industry Is On The Brink of Collapse

This blog is part of a series on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the child care industry and children and families in Onslow County. […]
May 21, 2021

COVID-19 Impact Series: How Child Care Closures Impact Parents in Onslow County

This blog is part of a series on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the child care industry and children and families in Onslow County. […]
May 14, 2021

COVID-19 Impact Series: Why Professionalizing Child Care is Crucial

This blog is part of a series on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the child care industry and children and families in Onslow County. […]
May 7, 2021

COVID-19 Impact Series: How the Pandemic Has Affected Child Care Workers in Onslow County and Beyond

This blog is the first in a series on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the child care industry and children and families in Onslow […]
April 16, 2021

Onslow County Partnership for Children Renamed One Place

The Onslow County Partnership for Children is pleased to announce that their organization will now be known as One Place. Established in 1998, the nonprofit connects […]