Guilford Child Development

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Learn About GCD's COVID-19 Action Plan

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Find Child Care Programs Operating During COVID-19

Are you a First Responder or Essential Personnel in need of child care? North Carolina Child Care Resources & Referral is standing by to offer referrals to statewide programs operating during COVID-19.

Central Office Events Postponed

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Providing Preschool, Child Care, and Adult Education Opportunities

Guilford Child Development gives many underserved young children in Guilford County a quality preschool experience; provides regional information and referral for quality child care; offers a low-income, first-time mother a better future for her and her baby; and creates opportunities for immigrant/minority families to enhance their education, their socialization, and their literacy skills.

In The News

Dec 26, 2019

GCD Celebrates Families

The Carolina Peacemaker

Nov 6, 2019

Swarm, PNC Bank Team Up For Second Season in Support of Guilford Child Development

gleaguenba.com

Sep 20, 2019

Special nurses help new local moms

Fox 8

Upcoming Events

How Early Childhood Development is Changing Lives

Also watch a GCD Head Start parent share how our program has helped her child develop and prepare for Kindergarten.

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What People Are Saying

2013 Poverty Data: A Glimpse of Good News for Children, But We Can Do Better

Clasp: policy solutions that work for low-income people

Child Care Reauthorization 20 Years in the Making Underway

New America Ed Central

The Way to Beat Poverty

The New York Times

In U.S., 70% Favor Federal Funds to Expand Pre-K Education

Gallup Politics

What the Research Shows

Decades of neuroscience and behavioral research have helped illustrate why early childhood development—particularly from birth to five years—is a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.

More about how early childhood development affects future education, health, and happiness

For Parents

For Parents

From pregnancy to early adolescence, we’re with you every step of the way. How can we help?

I am pregnant for the first time.

I need child care information or assistance.

I am a parent who needs to improve my English or get a GED.

See all programs and resources for parents

For Child Care Providers

For Child Care Providers

I want training and assistance to start or improve my child care business.

I need early childhood education or professional development.

See all programs and resources for child care providers

How you can help

How You Can Help

With your help, we are changing lives.