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Meet Anna Mercer-McLean

Welcome to our 50th anniversary series, where we highlight the exceptional individuals driving the success of Child Care Services Association (CCSA). Today, we invite you to meet Anna Mercer-McLean, former board member at CCSA. Join us as we explore Anna’s journey with CCSA, uncover her perspective on our organization, and celebrate her contributions over the years.

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Employee Spotlights
CCSA Staff

Meet Teresa Graves

Welcome to our Employee Spotlight series, where we highlight the exceptional individuals driving the success of Child Care Services Association (CCSA). Today, we invite you to meet Teresa Graves, the dedicated Human Resources Director at CCSA. Join us as we explore Teresa’s journey with CCSA, uncover her evolving perspective on our organization, and celebrate her significant contributions over the years.

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Birth-to-Three
CCSA Staff

Empathy Development: How Can We Change the World, One Child at a Time?

By Heather Noe, Anchor Specialist, NC Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative In my travels to child care centers around the state of North Carolina, I came upon this display about empathy in a center’s hallway. The creator, Christy Beeson, Child Development Supervisor of The Learning Place at Thomasville Medical Center, worked hard

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Employee Spotlights
CCSA Staff

Meet Kimberly Bynum

Welcome to our Employee Spotlight series, where we highlight the exceptional individuals driving the success of Child Care Services Association (CCSA). Today, we’re excited to introduce Kimberly Bynum, Program Manager for T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® NC Scholarship Program. Join us as we explore Kimberly’s journey with CCSA, uncover her evolving perspective on our organization, and celebrate the significant contributions she has made over the years.

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Birth-to-Three
CCSA Staff

Risky Play

A lot of us aren’t comfortable discussing the topic of risky play, let alone allowing the children in our care to engage in it. Understandably, we want to err on the side of caution when it comes to our children’s health and safety. Risky play can take many forms. You

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Birth-to-Three
CCSA Staff

The Impact of Sleep Hygiene on Your Mental and Physical Health

Sleep hygiene refers to healthy habits, behaviors and environmental factors that can be adjusted to help you have a good night’s sleep. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. However, 1 in 3 adults report not getting enough sleep or rest

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