Professional Development Incentives

do you teach children ages 5 and under, in a caswell county licensed facility?

If so, we may have money to support your hard work!

The goals of the Professional Development Incentives Program are to reduce turnover, increase compensation, and support degree completion for Caswell County’s Early Childhood Professionals.

Not sure if you qualify?

Take 1-3 minutes to CLICK HERE and answer a few questions as a quick way to see if you may be eligible for a cash incentive:

To read the FULL program Guidelines, access the Application, and access other important documents, see the links at the bottom of the page.

Here are a few important program reminders:

·         Early childhood professionals that do not have at least an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, must complete at least one college course with a grade of B- or better in a birth to five focused course.

·         Early Educator Certification (EEC) is REQUIRED. The application process includes the submission of an application and official transcripts to the North Carolina Institute for Child Development Professionals. For more information, contact them at info@ncicdp.org or 919-942-7442 or visit https://ncicdp.org/certification-licensure/eec-overview/

The deadline for the Professional Development Incentives applications is Thursday May 15, 2025.

Questions? Call us at 336-694-1538 or email us at ccpfcbbernal@esinc.net

If this is your first time applying, we recommend contacting us before January 1, 2025 to help you get started.

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 “I AM GRATEFUL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SMART START PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES PROGRAM. I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AT MY CURRENT SCHOOL FOR 18 YEARS AND THE PROGRAM INCREASES MY INCOME AND INSPIRES ME TO CONTINUE TEACHING.”

— Child Care Early Educator