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Empowering early childhood educators across Onslow County.
Early educators strengthen the foundation of every child’s learning — and you deserve support that strengthens you. Whether you’re seeking Onslow County child care provider training, licensing guidance, or career resources, you’re in the right place.
Ongoing training is essential for building strong classroom environments and meeting North Carolina DCDEE requirements — and One Place makes it accessible, local, and practical.
Center-based teachers & family child care home providers
Building stronger educators for stronger communities
One-on-one licensing support and coaching
Launching or improving a child care program can feel overwhelming. One Place provides personalized licensing support and coaching to help you meet — and exceed — state expectations.
We walk you through North Carolina’s licensing requirements from the very beginning — so nothing falls through the cracks.
We help you understand what your current rating means and provide targeted support to strengthen classroom environments and teaching practices.
Whether you’re a family child care home or a licensed center, we provide ongoing technical assistance tailored to your specific program needs.
Your career matters, and One Place is here to help you take your next step — whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead.
Early Educator Job Board · Onslow County
If you’re building a career in early childhood education in Jacksonville or greater Onslow County, you’re in the right place.
Practical tools for calm, connected classrooms
Children’s needs are diverse, and early educators often support little ones experiencing stress, big emotions, or difficult transitions. We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you support the individualized needs of children in your care.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
If you’re seeking classroom support, we’re happy to help you. Please reach out to our Training and Technical Assistance team via email at catherine.hollis@oneplaceonslow.org or call 910-938-0336.
Early educators who thrive create classrooms where children thrive
Professional development should be simple to find. Our training calendar brings upcoming dates, CEU information, course descriptions, and registration links into one place — for educators across Jacksonville and all of Onslow County.
See upcoming trainings, dates, and registration links on our Events & Trainings calendar. New sessions are added throughout the year.
Training help & requests
Trainings are offered in person at One Place and virtually through Microsoft Teams, and they meet new hire and continuing education requirements. As an IACET Accredited Provider, One Place offers CEUs for programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
Find upcoming trainings on our calendar, each with its date, time, format, contact hours, cost, and registration link.
Want a training for your center, business, or organization? Tell us what your team needs and we’ll build a plan together.
Complete coursework at your own pace through our partner, Smart Horizons.
Need a copy of your training history or certificates? Email shannon.niro@oneplaceonslow.org.
We help future owners navigate the licensing process for child care centers and family child care homes.
Our Training and Technical Assistance team offers coaching, behavior support, and inclusion services.
Or email catherine.hollis@oneplaceonslow.org or call (910) 938-0336.
Early educators deserve high-quality, locally available professional development that meets them where they are — not a two-hour drive away.
Providers deserve clear, step-by-step support through licensing requirements — not confusing paperwork and unanswered questions.
Children deserve classrooms full of confident, well-supported early educators — because when teachers thrive, children thrive.
