Welcome to the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center!
COVID-19: The NC Resource Center staff is working remotely until further notice. We are checking voicemail but request that the online form be used for communication if possible.
- Find a Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) providing COVID guidance in your county
- NC DHHS information about COVID-19
- Child Care Strong NC Public Health Toolkit in English and Spanish
- COVID-19 Guidance for Families with Children in Child Care in English and Spanish
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information
The NC Resource Center’s mission is to promote healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments in early care and education settings through child care health consultation.
The NC Resource Center provides:
- Health and safety training and technical assistance to early educators to support children in child care and their families.
- Professional development opportunities, resources, and current best practices around health and safety in child care.
- Guidance and connection to local, regional, and state-wide child health and child care partners focusing on current health and safety priorities.
- Qualification, ongoing professional support, and coaching for Child Care Health Consultants.
For information related to child health and health and safety in child care we welcome you to explore our website. Contact the NC Resource Center using the online form or toll free number 1-800-367-2229. Anyone in the greater early care and education community is welcome to call!
Recent Posts
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin for Group 3 Today (2/24/21) in NC
North Carolina will begin Group 3 vaccinations beginning today (2/24/21). Child care providers and Pre-K – 12 schools are included in Group 3. COVID-19 vaccine supplies are limited, and Group 3 is a large population. The Department of Health and … Continued
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COVID-19 Variant B.1.351 Identified in NC
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) has now reported the first identification of the COVID-19 variant B.1.351 in the state of North Carolina. For important information on the B.1.351 variant, the COVID-19 vaccine, and additional … Continued
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Vaccine News: Group 3 Frontline Essential Workers (Schools and Childcare)
NC will move to Group 3 Frontline Essential Workers in the vaccine plan on February 24. Because supply is still very limited and the population of frontline essential workers is so large, this will begin with anyone working in child … Continued
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New COVID-19 Resources Page
We now have a new COVID-19 Resources page on our website. Here, helpful resources including the Guidance for Families can be found in both English and Spanish. Do you as an early educator or family member continue to have questions … Continued
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COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE
A COVID-19 Vaccine Update with answers to vaccine questions that early educators and families may find helpful has been posted on the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) website. For the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine … Continued
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Winter 2020/2021 E-News
Our Winter 2020/2021 newsletter that was released earlier this month is now also available in Spanish. As we continue with the NC COVID-19 Vaccine Plan, the newsletter includes information, updates, and resources on immunizations and vaccines that early educators will … Continued
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Due date for annual child care immunization report extended
The due date for the annual child care immunization report has been extended to February 1, 2021. Click here to read more about requirements for immunizations for children in child care and here to view the memo and get the … Continued
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COVID-19 Guidance for Families with Children in Child Care
A COVID-19 Guidance for Families with Children in Child Care in English and Spanish is available for families to assist in answering frequently asked questions, including information on How to Protect Yourself and Others. Guidance-for-Families-1-2021-ENGLISH Guidance for Families 1-2021 SPANISH
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Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting
It’s time for the 2020 annual child care immunization reporting. Click here to read more about requirements for immunizations for children in child care and here to view the memo and get the instructions and worksheets from the NC Department … Continued
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Slow the Spread, Get Behind the Mask
DHHS has new “Slow the Spread, Get Behind the Mask” videos available in English and Spanish to help increase understanding of when a cloth face covering or mask is needed. Whatever your reason, get behind the mask.
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New! Get notification of our posts in your inbox
New! You may now subscribe and receive notification by email of our new posts by clicking on the Follow button on the upper right side of the screen.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin for Group 3 Today (2/24/21) in NC
North Carolina will begin Group 3 vaccinations beginning today (2/24/21). Child care providers and Pre-K – 12 schools are included in Group 3. COVID-19 vaccine supplies are limited, and Group 3 is a large population. The Department of Health and … Continued
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COVID-19 Variant B.1.351 Identified in NC
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) has now reported the first identification of the COVID-19 variant B.1.351 in the state of North Carolina. For important information on the B.1.351 variant, the COVID-19 vaccine, and additional … Continued
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Vaccine News: Group 3 Frontline Essential Workers (Schools and Childcare)
NC will move to Group 3 Frontline Essential Workers in the vaccine plan on February 24. Because supply is still very limited and the population of frontline essential workers is so large, this will begin with anyone working in child … Continued
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New COVID-19 Resources Page
We now have a new COVID-19 Resources page on our website. Here, helpful resources including the Guidance for Families can be found in both English and Spanish. Do you as an early educator or family member continue to have questions … Continued
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COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE
A COVID-19 Vaccine Update with answers to vaccine questions that early educators and families may find helpful has been posted on the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) website. For the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine … Continued
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Winter 2020/2021 E-News
Our Winter 2020/2021 newsletter that was released earlier this month is now also available in Spanish. As we continue with the NC COVID-19 Vaccine Plan, the newsletter includes information, updates, and resources on immunizations and vaccines that early educators will … Continued
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Due date for annual child care immunization report extended
The due date for the annual child care immunization report has been extended to February 1, 2021. Click here to read more about requirements for immunizations for children in child care and here to view the memo and get the … Continued
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COVID-19 Guidance for Families with Children in Child Care
A COVID-19 Guidance for Families with Children in Child Care in English and Spanish is available for families to assist in answering frequently asked questions, including information on How to Protect Yourself and Others. Guidance-for-Families-1-2021-ENGLISH Guidance for Families 1-2021 SPANISH
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Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting
It’s time for the 2020 annual child care immunization reporting. Click here to read more about requirements for immunizations for children in child care and here to view the memo and get the instructions and worksheets from the NC Department … Continued
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Slow the Spread, Get Behind the Mask
DHHS has new “Slow the Spread, Get Behind the Mask” videos available in English and Spanish to help increase understanding of when a cloth face covering or mask is needed. Whatever your reason, get behind the mask.