May 11, 2026Board meeting
North Carolina Child Care Commission Quarterly Meeting
The Commission reviewed the Director's report, which included updates on legislative sessions, the Governor's budget, and ongoing community engagement work. The agenda focused on regulatory reforms, including the publication of rule amendments for Session Law 2025-36 and the approval of updated curricula and formative assessments. Commissioners discussed school-age rules, fiscal notes, and CCDF rule amendments, specifically regarding the clarification of volunteer definitions. Additionally, the Commission conducted a periodic review of existing child care rules, covering areas such as staff qualifications, pre-kindergarten services, developmental day services, and criminal background checks, with directives for future draft amendments.