Early Care and Education Studies

We believe that high-quality early care and education is built on strong systems and a professional workforce.

That’s why we conduct research on both the early childhood education (ECE) workforce and the broader ECE system including supply, demand, policy and program structures.

Through grant-funded studies, we examine topics such as child care subsidies, infant–toddler care, workforce careers, regional child care needs and statewide policy frameworks. Our research uses a policy lens and often includes recommendations to strengthen North Carolina’s early childhood system.

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Working in Early Care and Education: Statewide Studies

Early Years has conducted a number of statewide studies to help shed light on issues related to child care. These studies have provided important information to policymakers in our state. Studies include North Carolina (2023, 2019, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011).

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