Quality child care is multi-faceted, relying on strong programs, safe facilities, and educated professionals. The education of our professionals is one of the most important elements of providing quality child care due to the involvement they have in a child’s well-being, nurturing, and development. Their knowledge and skills, or lack thereof, influence a child’s readiness to enter school prepared.

Continuing Education and Trainings

Provider Services offers high-quality training opportunities to expand on previous learning, and to enhance the education levels of Early Childhood Education professionals. All trainings are approved by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education and are based on their approved in-service training topic areas.

Online training and registration now available!
Register through the training calendar link below:

Training Calendar

Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy is separated by Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes. Leadership Academy invests in growing our early care and education professionals to be true leaders and empower them to inspire the same in others. Directors and administrators participate in an intensive leadership development program, which includes:

  • Seminars & Workshops
  • Mentoring
  • Financial Counseling
  • Networking and Team Building
  • Advocacy
  • Volunteerism

For more information, please see our training calendar link above to register for the Leadership Academy specific to your program.

Professional Development

Provider Services offers support, training, technical assistance, educational opportunities, and resources for financial assistance to Early Childhood professionals in regulated child care facilities and public schools. Provider Services advocates by improving the educational levels of teachers, increasing wages through T.E.A.C.H., and other benefits. Through these efforts, Provider Services intends to reduce the high staff turnover often experienced in child care facilities and public schools.

For more information in support of your professional development, please contact:

  • Mary Welch – Program Manager: 910-867-9700, ext. 2538
  • Sylvia Murphy – Provider Services Coach: 910-867-9700, ext. 2528

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