4 Tips for Choosing a Safe, High-Quality Child Care Program in Onslow County
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 is choosing a child care program. Access to skilled professionals will prepare your child for kindergarten, helping them develop important social-emotional skills and boosting their chances of long-term success. […]
Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN): What You Need to Know
Military families face a distinct set of challenges—from frequent moves to deployments that can disrupt daily life. One of the most critical concerns for many military families is finding reliable, high-quality child care. To address this issue and support military families, the Department of Defense (DoD) launched the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN) […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month: How Early Childhood Educators Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’re sharing insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting the role of early childhood educators when preventing child abuse and neglect. As an educator, you’re not only responsible for nurturing a child’s academic growth—but you also play a crucial […]
Find the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Child in Onslow County: 2024 Edition!
For children and teens, Onslow County is home to several fun and educational summer camps. Even though summer may seem far away, now is the perfect time to start considering summer camps for your child. Remember to register soon to ensure your child has a spot! Jacksonville Parks & Rec: Summer Day Camp Summer day […]
State examines ratings tool for assessing child care quality
As parents and caregivers of children weigh their options for child care in the aftermath of COVID-19, they often find themselves wondering how scarcity impacts their expectations of quality. One quality-assessment tool in place in North Carolina for more than two decades is the state’s star-rated licensing system. This blog addresses the status of that […]