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Recent Early Childhood News
View All Early Childhood NewsMeet our team: Best in Class
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 09:00 am
Categories: AnnouncementsGet to know the Best in Class team who work with program administrators and teachers in child care, Head Start programs, and schools to make sure children have high-quality learning experiences the year before kindergarten.
Bright & 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.
Need help with your professional development? Join our office hours!
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.
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
CCDF helps families afford child care and supports child care programs in keeping children healthy and safe.
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Early Childhood
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Phone: (701) 328-2115
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