Recent activity at North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Nov 2, 2026·Board meeting agenda
North Carolina Child Care Commission Second Quarter Meeting
The meeting agenda includes a rulemaking update regarding CCDF rules and proposed amendments on corporal punishment, followed by a curriculum update. The Commission is scheduled to vote on rule amendments concerning care for school-age children and standards for star-rated licenses. Additionally, the agenda covers the periodic review of various rules, including criminal background checks, child care for mildly ill children, civil penalties, administrative actions, religious-sponsored center requirements, staff interactions, space requirements, building codes, and professional development requirements.
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North Carolina Child Care Commission First Quarter Child Care Commission Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda includes the introduction of new appointees and a rulemaking update regarding two through five-star rated licenses and corporal punishment policies. The program features a presentation by Child Trends on the Preschool Development Grant performance evaluation and a public hearing concerning rule amendments for school-age care and star-rated licensing standards. Additionally, the agenda covers a division report, an accreditation review request, and a periodic review of various rules, including staff qualifications, pre-kindergarten services, developmental day services, criminal background checks, and administrative procedures.
May 11, 2026·Board 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.
Mar 9, 2026·Board meeting agenda
North Carolina Child Care Commission Third Quarter Child Care Commission Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda includes the Chairperson's report and the Division of Child Development and Early Education Director's report. Key topics include a curriculum review update, a discussion on Session Law 2025-36 regarding child care regulatory reforms, and reviews of school-age rules and fiscal notes. The Commission plans to review public comments and potential adoptions for amendments to rules regarding corporal punishment and rated license repeals. Additionally, a public hearing on Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) rules is scheduled, followed by a rulemaking petition follow-up and a periodic review of rules concerning school-age care, multi-unit child care centers, and licensing procedures.
