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Christy Thalheimer

It’s Never too Early to Advocate for your Child

By Katherine Toro Guerrero & Cecilia Gaytan Avila, Family Support PreK Being an advocate means knowing how to ensure that your child gets the help he or she needs to be successful. For children who experience learning difficulties, it’s never too early to start looking for ways to help them

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Christy Thalheimer

2023-2024 Pre-K Applications

When, where and how to Apply! NC Pre-Kindergarten (NC Pre-K) is the state-funded, part-day preschool program designed to provide at-risk four-year-old children with a quality early childhood education. Download a PDF with information on how to apply for NC Pre-K in your county. Information includes registration dates for the 2023-2024 school

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three diverse pre-k children
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CCSA Staff

Why is Pre-K Important?

Pre-K helps children begin to associate more with their peers, and it focuses some on academic topics, but more on helping children learn how to relate to one another, how to follow a daily schedule, how to perform self-help tasks such as tying on shoes, putting on jackets and sweaters, handwashing and other things that children will need to be able to do in kindergarten.

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CCSA Staff

Planning for Summer Camp – In the Winter!

Did you know January is the best time to search for summer camp for your child? But what kind of summer camp will your child need? Learn how to research an in-person summer camp or reach out to us for help

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CCSA Staff

Wake County Mother: CCSA’s Child Care Referral Central Makes Finding the Right Child Care “Easy Breezy”

Consuelo Martinez, a first-time mother, reached out to our child care referral program looking for guidance about choosing an appropriate program for her 2-year-old son. New to the area, the Martinez family knew next to nothing about the various programs available to them. CCSA’s CCRC referral specialists were ready to help.

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