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Information for Parents

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education makes every effort to provide information parents need to make the best possible choices regarding child care. The Division records a variety of information on regulated facilities that you might find useful in your search, including:

  • Star rated license information
  • Sanitation scores
  • Complaint investigations
  • Visits made by Division staff
  • Any administrative actions taken
Choosing Quality Child Care

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 more ready for school which increases their chances to succeed. Research also indicates that employers benefit when their employees' children are in quality child care arrangements. Parents are more productive and focused on work knowing their children are being nurtured and interacted with in ways that promotes all areas of their development. This confidence in care creates a win-win situation for everyone: parents, children and employers.

Star Rated License

If you are a parent looking for child care, the North Carolina Star Rated License system can help. In September 2000, the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education issued star rated licenses to child care centers and family child care homes meeting all the minimum child care requirements as well as those choosing to meet higher standards. (Note: Religious-sponsored child care programs will continue to operate with a Notice of Compliance and will not receive a star rating unless they choose to apply.)

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 more ready for school which increases their chances to succeed. 

 

 

 

2201 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, NC 27699-2200
919-814-6300 | 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only)
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