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.

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,