Summary Update on Child Care Rules Changes Effective October 1, 2017

The NC Child Care Commission has adopted rules that became effective October 1, 2017. Many of these rule changes are a result of the CCDF Reauthorization and related federal requirements and the NC Periodic Review of Existing Rules.

In order to help provide additional information beyond the original notification of the new rules, these summary documents are presented:

• Summary of Rule Changes for Child Care Centers (PDF)
• Summary of Rule Changes for Family Child Care Homes (PDF)

Please refer to the Child Care Rulebook for complete rule text and take time to familiarize yourself with the rules that became effective October 1, 2017. DCDEE will provide additional resources and updates to assist you with implementation with these rules in the coming months.

THANK YOU for all you do for NC’s children!