Audio files below are in MP3 format. You will need an apporpriate program (such as iTunes or Windows Media Player) to listen to these files. You may also copy these to an iPod or other protable MP3 device. Please consult your instrution manual for more information on copying files to portable devices. These files are fairly large so a high speed internet connection would be helpful.

Moving from 3 Components to 2 Components and Keeping Your Stars - Centers (9/25/07) (15mb)

Moving from 3 Components to 2 Components and Keeping Your Stars - Homes (9/25/07) (12mb)

Improving Your Environmental Rating Scores: Tips from Those in the Know (10/11/07) (14mb)

Improving Child Care Subsidy Rates in NC (11/28/07) (13mb)

Health Insurance for Child Care Teachers: Is it Possible? (2/6/08) - (12 mb)

The NC Child Care Coalition: Advocacy in Action (3/14/08) - (14mb)

What is OLE (Outdoor Learning Environment) and do I need a Sombrero? (15mb) (9/25/08)

Helping Families Access Resources to Help Pay for Child Care (13 mb) 10/17/08)

Smart Buying, Smart Saving, Samrt Charging in a Tight Economy (13 mb) (10/29/08) (download budget worksheet)

Preparing for the Rated License from a Teacher's Perspective (11/17/08)

More at Four in Community Child Care Centers: How is it working? (2/24/09)

Understanding the Cost of Infant and Toddler Care -- Why is it so expensive...? (3/23/09)