Topics Related to Child Care
Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt visited Providence Preparatory School in Charlotte as part of her Future-Ready Child Care Tour. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor toured the center and met with owner Sandy Weathersbee and educators to discuss how we can set up families and children for success.
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education co-chaired by Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt and Senator Jim Burgin released its interim report outlining six recommendations to make high-quality child care more accessible, affordable, and sustainable in North Carolina.
Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt visited Kid Appeal Learning Center in High Point on her Future-Ready Child Care Tour.
Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt launched her Future-Ready Child Care Tour during a visit to LeafSpring School in Charlotte. The Lieutenant Governor was joined by Co-Owner Rhonda Rivers, Smart Start Mecklenburg CEO Mike Blackwelder, and local legislators and officials as she toured the school, met with providers and spent time with children.
Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt led the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Care and Early Education. The task force is working to find solutions to the child care crisis by identifying strengths and gaps in the current system, strengthening public and private investment in child care infrastructure, and working to recruit and retain a strong child care workforce.Lieutenant Governor Hunt serves as Co-Chair of the task force along with Senator Jim Burgin.