Serving Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Richmond, Robeson, and Scotland Counties

Regional Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Services provide leadership and support for early care and education. These services are funded by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). Regional CCR&R Services coordinates several statewide quality improvement initiatives and offers core services to families, communities, and providers.

Child Care Resource & Referral Provides Core Services for Families and Communities

  • Families
    • Referrals to child care programs
    • Workshops on choosing quality child care
    • Information on child care regulations and quality

  • Communities
    • Data collection on child care trends in Region 5
    • Maintenance of a regional child care provider database
    • Outreach to promote high-quality child care
    • Collaboration with businesses on child care workforce issues

  • Child Care Providers (including school-age programs)
    • Technical assistance and training for new and existing child care businesses
    • Professional development workshops
    • Ongoing support for licensed school-age programs

Regional Quality Improvement Initiatives Coordinated in Region 5

  • Regional Promoting Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project
    • Supports child care providers who serve children with challenging behaviors
    • Behavior Coaches offer on-site and virtual assistance to strengthen classroom practices

  • Regional NC Birth to Three Quality Initiative (B-3QI)
    • Enhances quality in infant and toddler classrooms across Region 5
    • Infant-Toddler Quality Coaches provide free coaching and consultation to caregivers

Professional Development for Early Educators

CCR&R offers regular training and workshops to help providers meet professional development goals.

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