Task Force Interim Report Published
The NC Task Force on Child Care and Early Education has released their Interim Report, which includes working with Building Bright Futures and other workforce and support programs. (See Recommendation 5, Pages 12-14.) The report includes a summary of the Task Force’s activities to date and preliminary recommendations that will serve as the foundation for discussion and planning for the remainder of 2025. These are just the first steps this Task Force will take to identify solutions to make child care more accessible, affordable, and
sustainable in North Carolina.
NCBCE welcomed its board and business members at an annual luncheon in June. Lil' Explorers Learning Center's Director Ebony Watts was interviewed by NCBCE Board Chair, Julia Wright, about her experience in early childhood education and the impact participation with apprenticeship and BBF has had on her program.
Our partners at ApprenticeshipNC have launched a new and improved web site, filled with resources about apprenticeship! Some highlights include their searchable apprenticeship employer database, helpful resources for apprentices, and tools and information for getting started.
Have you seen this incredible virtual resource that is available in both English and Spanish? The viewer can explore various classrooms within a 5-star accredited child care facility, including interior and exterior spaces. As you navigate each classroom, you can click on links for additional information and resources about its features.
North Carolina’s children, families, and businesses need more early childhood education and care options, and Building Bright Futures is an innovative solution to increase access. By supporting and encouraging students to enter the early childhood profession, we’ll help make sure more families and employers have the quality child care they need to thrive.