Frequently Asked Questions about Preschool
It’s March and the 2022–2023 Onslow County Preschool Application is now open! Our preschool programs serve more than 700 children in both public and private sites annually. If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2022, it’s time to apply for preschool. If you still need support, reach out to […]
How Social-Emotional Skills Develop in High-Quality Preschool Programs
Beyond the ABCs and 123s, a child’s social-emotional health is absolutely critical to the long-term trajectory of their lives. When social and emotional health is prioritized in the preschool classroom, it has a cascading impact on a child’s long-term ability to grow, thrive, and succeed. At One Place, we serve over 700 children each year […]
How Onslow County Child Care Centers Put Racial Equity Into Action
At One Place, we believe that all early childhood educators have a professional obligation to advance justice and equity in their classrooms. Even young children can adopt, enact, and interrupt racism and institutionalized discrimination—and so cultivating racial awareness and competency early in a child’s life is a crucial responsibility that early childhood educators have to […]
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 the classroom and child care in the fall — and this new reality comes with its own set of worries and challenges. At One Place, we’re excited about the opportunity […]
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 Onslow County alone, several child care programs had classroom and program closures in recent weeks due to COVID-19 cases. For parents and caregivers with children attending child care or […]