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Division of Child Development and Early Education

Welcome to the New DCDEE Website!

We are so excited to share this new and improved web site experience with you! We've been working hard to bring you a modern look and feel, one that works with browsers across many devices, such as desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones and more. We know a lot has changed from the old web site, but we think you're really going to love the new look.


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Race to the Top

The Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant focuses on building a successful State system for early learning and development and increasing access to high-quality programs and services for the children who need it most. At its core, the Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge demonstrates a strong commitment to make sure all children enter kindergarten with the skills, knowledge, and dispositions toward learning they need to be successful.


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DCDEE WORKS

Staff in all child care positions must meet minimum education requirements. Previously, Education Evaluation Specialists in the Early Education Branch, Workforce Education Unit of DCDEE, assessed the education of individuals working in child care using paper applications in order to determine their qualifications. WORKS is designed to streamline education evaluation, using a web-based process designed to increase efficiency with which staff can process child care provider applications.


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Summer is Here!

Summer is Here!

Summer months are filled with time spent outdoors in a wide range of recreation activities. Unfortunately, there are risks for children that accompany this season. Awareness and proactive measures can keep summertime both fun and safe.


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Check Out What's New at DCDEE

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education strives to keep you informed. Check out the What's New page to learn what's happening at DCDEE. There you will find the latest news and happenings within the Division.


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Child Care Provider Search
Child Care Provider Search

One of the most important decisions you will ever make as a parent is choosing quality child care for your child. Every child is special and unique, and deserves the best start possible. Studies reveal that a high quality child care program will help children become be better prepared for school which increases their chances to succeed. 

North Carolina Criminal Background Check for Child Care Workers
North Carolina Criminal Background Check for Child Care Workers

The North Carolina Child Care Law (General Statute 110-90.2) requires a criminal background check (CBC) be conducted and a determination of fitness be made on all persons who work or provide child care in a licensed or regulated child care facility.

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