Enrollment for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is officially open again! Thanks to a generous new grant from The Leon Levine Foundation, children from birth to age five in our region can once again receive free monthly books delivered right to their home. Read more to learn about this exciting funding and how to enroll your child today.

Early Care Specialist Deanna Lyles shares her visit to Anna's Books, a free book program providing crucial literacy resources to child care centers and pediatric offices with tight budgets. Learn how Anna’s Books honors a loved educator's legacy by distributing nearly 100,000 free books and fueling a love of reading in the community.

At Region A Partnership for Children, we believe that creating a high-quality, supportive learning environment starts with well-equipped early educators. That’s why we're ready to shine a spotlight on one of the most essential skills a child can master—Self-Regulation.

The NCDCDEE Star-Rated License is changing! Discover three new Pathways to the Stars, which focus on program assessment, classroom quality, and accreditation. This month's post also includes vital early childhood education strategies: healthy anger management for children, effective early literacy tips (like front-facing books), and NCFELD-aligned activities, including story sequencing, leaf art, and pumpkin measuring. Get the scoop on licensing changes, a self-care reminder,