"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded."
-Jess Lair
The Infant and Toddler Expansion Grant creates a powerful opportunity to increase access to high-quality, licensed child care for Guilford County’s youngest learners, ages 0 to 24 months. Through this initiative, the Guilford County Partnership for Children (GCPC) will award Expansion Grants to licensed child care facilities in Guilford County that are committed to adding infant and toddler slots. Priority will be given to programs with a 4- or 5-star rating from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NC DCDEE), with select 3-star programs working toward higher quality considered based on available funding. This locally driven investment brings a proven model from Buncombe County to Guilford County and strengthens the county’s early childhood learning infrastructure at a time of growing demand for infant care.
This work is made possible through a grant from Women to Women, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, supporting GCPC’s broader mission to ensure every child enters school safe, healthy, and ready to succeed through strong partnerships and early learning access driven by data informed decisions.
Licensed providers interested in expanding high-quality infant and toddler care are encouraged to complete the interest form below to learn more about eligibility, timelines, and next steps.
