Child Care Resources Inc.

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Zoning in on Behavior Prevention!" If you have many children with challenging behaviors or seem to be dealing constantly with such behaviors, chances are there is a problem with your program, not with the children. You will probably need to change aspects of your program — that is, the physical environment of the classroom; your schedule and curriculum; and your own attitudes, actions, and reactions. These are prevention strategies (or indirect guidance), which are your most powerful tools for changing challenging behaviors and the focus of this session. On Demand | $15 | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1733867260988x305716812298321900

"If we are asking folks to report to work in person in parts of the city where child care is expensive, as it is all over the city, I think that we have to recognize that child care is an important part of how we keep people in the workforce."

Under Mamdani, New York will be the first to open a free child care center for city workers The center, called The Little Apple, could be a model for other cities exploring ways to make life more affordable for workers.

Charlotte-area parents describe child care not as a normal consumer decision but as something closer to a strategic campaign involving timing, networking, luck, financial compromise, and backup plans layered on top of backup plans.

Charlotte parents face years-long daycare waits. Why can’t the system keep up? Area families describe waitlists, tough tradeoffs and backup plans layered on top of backup plans. The reasons run deeper than many realize.

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Outdoor Play and Learning!" (formerly known as Playground Safety) — This training, designed to promote safe outdoor play areas, is for early child care professionals who will be responsible for monthly playground inspections as required by NC child care regulations. Participants will learn about potential hazards on the playground and will gain hands-on experience by completing a playground safety check. Fri., June 12 | 11 am-3:30 pm | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1772652088686x548257034227679200

Registration is OPEN for Cultivate — a child development conference reimagined!

Hosted by the Catawba College Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Education - CEECE in partnership with Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, UNC Charlotte, and the Center for the Environment at Catawba College, this FREE two-day experience is designed to cultivate excellence in early childhood education.

📅 August 6 & 7, 2026 (Catawba College)
📍 Limited to 125 attendees
🥐 Breakfast & lunch included
🤝 Café-style learning options

Featuring:
✨ Ellen Galinsky
✨ Kimberly Shaw

Click here for more details and to register: https://survey.catawba.edu/jfe/form/SV_erJXf33dYG3Lmqa

Registration is now OPEN for Cultivate — a child development conference reimagined! Hosted by the Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Education in partnership with Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, UNC Charlotte, and the Center for the Environment at Catawba College, this FREE two-day experience is designed to cultivate excellence in early childhood education. 📅 August 6 & 7, 2026 (Catawba College) 📍 Limited to 125 attendees 🥐 Breakfast & lunch included 🤝 Café-style learning options Featuring: ✨ Ellen Galinsky ✨ Kimberly Shaw Scan the QR code (or copy/paste the link below into your URL) for all the amazing details and to register. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration link:https://survey.catawba.edu/jfe/form/SV_erJXf33dYG3Lmqa #catawbaCEECE #GoodGoesFar #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Understanding the ECERS-3!" In this training, providers will learn about what Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-3 assessors are looking for and how the ECERS-3 can be used as a tool to improve or maintain the quality and effectiveness of a program. We'll discuss strategies and methods for improving the quality of care in every aspect of the learning environment, including promoting early literacy and reasoning skills, maintaining developmentally appropriate play spaces, ensuring high-quality supervision and guidance, and providing dynamic staff-child interactions. Wed., June 10 | 1-3 pm | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1772718794434x345273428443136000

Nationwide, 51% of children are unable to enroll in structured summer programs, mostly due to high costs and a lack of transportation.

Summer camp is child care, but many families miss out Enriching summer care options are out of reach for many

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NC FELD)!" This course will provide participants with an introduction to the NC FELD expectations, how they are structured, and how to implement them in early childhood settings. Thu., June 4 | 9 am-3 pm | Zoom | https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1772657499215x960590787928653800

"No investment has a better return than an investment in our young children.” We couldn't have said it better ourselves, Gov. Stein! https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/05/20/governor-stein-celebrates-child-care-providers-urges-general-assembly-invest-north-carolinas-future

Today's Tuesdays in Training spotlight is "Praise or Encouragement — What's the Difference?" Most educators agree that children need to be in supportive, friendly environments. But can too much praise be counterproductive? This On Demand training will explore how to support children's efforts with encouragement and learn to stop saying, "Good job!" "Great!" and "What a beautiful picture!" https://findchildcarenc.org/classes?class=1733854586538x569803670878945300