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Recent Early Childhood News
View All Early Childhood NewsBright & Early ND Updates Coming July 2026
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Categories: AnnouncementsBright & Early ND is getting an update and it’s designed with early childhood programs in mind. Learn how the process is becoming clearer, more flexible, and easier to navigate.
CCAP and EC licensing updates for February 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Categories: AnnouncementsHHS announces updates to licenses, self-declaration certificates, CCAP - North Dakota Health and Human Services is making updates to the language on Early Childhood Services licenses and self-declaration certificates, and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Categories: AnnouncementsThe North Dakota Health and Human Services Early Childhood Professional Development team is offering new office hours to support early childhood providers.
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