Unpacking the Differences Between NC Pre-K, Three School, Early Head Start, and Child Care
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 that a child care program that requires a weekly/monthly fee is the only option, that’s not the case. In North Carolina, we have three core programs that are no […]
Increasing the Supply of Child Care: Policy Recommendations
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 Plan Act (ARPA) funding has provided temporary relief and support for many child care providers. However, when the ARPA funding expires in December 2023, many early childhood educators worry […]
Update: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and Early Childhood Education
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 than 200,000 child care providers across the country to keep their doors open and serve as many children as possible. As the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) […]
End of Year Blog Recap: 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 the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, our team has been dedicated to ensuring that families in our community have the best resources and tools to support Onslow County’s […]
Child Care Workers are Leaving the Workforce. How Do We Bring Them Back?
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 benefits are driving child care workers to other industries. But the child care workforce is absolutely essential to the American economy—and to the individual pursuits of many parents. Without […]
Child Care Centers are Closing: Unpacking the Reasons
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 approximately 100,000 workers have left their jobs since February 2020. These percentages are substantial, particularly for families and children in rural or underserved areas who face a growing lack […]
5 Reasons Why Early Head Start Sets Children Up for Success
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. This foundational program helps families with children under the age of 3 promote school readiness, develop social-emotional growth, and ensure parents and caregivers have the tools they need to […]
Why Preschool Matters for Your Child’s Development
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 leg up on learning, but it also boosts social skills, listening skills, and emotional development. At One Place, our preschool programs serve more than 700 children in both public […]
Week of the Young Child 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 years in shaping their learning and development. This April, we join affiliates across the country in celebrating Week of the Young Child to shine a spotlight on the needs […]
March is a Great Time to Grab a Good Book and Read with your Child
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. This entry focuses on the partnership with the Onslow County Public Library to promote reading and encourage early literacy. What started as Read Across America Day on March 2 […]