Harnett County Partnership for Children
STEP
Technical assistance, quality improvement, and professional development for the child-care providers and educators of our community.
Technical Assistance
On-site and virtual coaching to strengthen your program — environments, curriculum, health & safety, and star-rating improvement.
Quality Assessment
Environment rating scale (ITERS / ECERS / FCCERS) and CLASS observations, with a clear plan for what comes next.
Professional Development
Trainings and events with contact hours and CEUs — scheduled throughout the year for directors and educators.
Resources
Curated links, forms, and references for licensing, professional development, and program quality.
Upcoming trainings
- Positive Guidance & Social-Emotional Development
Strategies for supporting behavior and social-emotional growth in mixed-age settings.
Resources
Licensing
- NC Division of Child Development and Early Education — Licensing rules, forms, and the star-rated license system.
Professional development
- NC Early Educator Support — Licensure support for early educators.
Quality
- Environment Rating Scales (ERSI) — ITERS / ECERS / FCCERS assessment information.