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October 4, 2024
As an early childhood educator, you’re likely familiar with the concept of resilience—one of the building blocks of a child’s early social-emotional development. The most common […]
September 12, 2024
Netalia Dunn’s story begins in small classroom huts behind Richlands Elementary School, in Onslow County, North Carolina. This is where she first entered the world of […]
August 16, 2024
Your child’s earliest experiences mold and shape their developing brain—and physical, mental, and emotional health play a key role in laying the foundation for long-term well-being […]
November 21, 2023
This Thanksgiving season, I was thinking about all the ways my kids and I used to make memories. We would cut out colored leaves, “iron” wax […]
November 3, 2023
4 Tips for Choosing a Safe, High-Quality Child Care Program in Onslow County As a parent, one of the biggest and most important decisions you’ll make […]
October 6, 2023
At One Place, we help early educators discover the tools and resources required to expand your knowledge, strengthen your career, and connect with like-minded peers. Whether […]
May 26, 2023
If you’ve been searching for preschools or early childhood education programs for your child, you might have come across a term called “evidence-based curriculum” or “research-based […]
March 17, 2023
Did you know there are a number of no cost, state-funded programs in North Carolina designed to support your child’s early education? While many may think […]
February 22, 2023
One Place now offers a one-stop application process in partnership with Onslow County Schools. This is an exciting step forward in creating an easier, more efficient, […]
January 27, 2023
Even amidst growing inflation across the country, child care—arguably one of the most significant financial burdens for families—remains unchanged. Over the past year, the American Rescue […]
January 6, 2023
More than a year ago, the White House announced the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Child Care Stabilization program, a federal aid package designed to enable more […]
December 30, 2022
As 2022 comes to end, we’re reflecting on a year of rebuilding and supporting our community. As child care and family support systems have shifted since […]
December 23, 2022
Many early childhood educators—the individuals responsible for making employment possible for most parents—are leaving the workforce for good. Low pay, demanding work, and a lack of […]
September 23, 2022
Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, child care centers have continued to close at an alarming rate: one-third of all centers have closed and […]
July 29, 2022
One Place provides several early education programs that support children through their first 2,000 days, including Early Head Start, a federally-funded program designed for low-income families. […]
July 1, 2022
Preschool applications are open—and if you’re like many families in Onslow County, your 3- or 4-year-old might be starting preschool in the fall. This is a […]
June 17, 2022
For decades, the benefits of attending preschool have been widely studied by experts—and research has continued to find that preschool not only gives young children a […]
April 1, 2022
The needs of young children and their families have increased in recent years, and we know now more than ever about the importance of children’s earliest […]
March 4, 2022
This is part of an ongoing series featuring community members and organizations that partner with One Place and its Child Advocacy Center to fight child abuse. […]
February 25, 2022
One Place provides several early education programs that support children through their first 2,000 days, including Early Head Start, a federally-funded program designed for low-income families. […]
January 28, 2022
A child’s earliest experiences mold and shape the developing brain, laying the foundation for overall well-being and long-term success. At One Place, we provide several early […]