Charlotte Bilingual Preschool is a non-for-profit organizations that provides dual-language education for Spanish-speaking children from marginalized families. Established in 1998, our preschool was one of the first dual language schools in NC to become a 5-star licensed facility. The three pillars of our institution are: Our Preschool, including the Expansion Initiatives; The Family Program and Work-Force Development. Our goals include supporting our community decentralizing services, expanding age coverage, and building career pathways for early childhood educators. 

Who are we? The Children's Council of Watauga County is a local nonprofit that works to build a strong foundation for children's learning and development by strengthening families, the early childhood system, and the wider community. We carry out this mission by: -administering Smart Start and NC Pre-kindergarten funds to support programs to benefit children age 0-5 years and their families. -convening community stakeholders to develop programs and services that support children and families. -serving as a voice for the early childhood community. -educating the community on the critical needs of young children and helps develop solutions. 

El Telar in English is “the loom.” They help to ensure that children in the community receive the safe, high quality, culturally competent care they deserve, and tools for a successful future. They are community-based educators and parents with the training, materials, and resources necessary to provide quality, bilingual care and education for children and youth. 

The Family Childcare & Center Enrichment Foundation (FCCEF) equips our members with innovative and creative solutions to manage their in-home facilities with effectiveness and efficiency. Our offerings encompass keeping up-to-date with child care advocacy opportunities at local, state, and federal levels, supplying tools for professional and personal development, offering online classes, and fostering partnerships with external organizations. Additionally, we emphasize to providers the significance of high-quality early childhood care and education. We are proud of our mentoring program which also supports Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers. 

Families First's mission is to strengthen families, nurture children, and empower parents. We are deeply committed to our community, striving to create a sense of connection and engagement for families furthest from opportunities. Since 2014, our whole-family approach to parenting, starting in the home, operating preschools, and organizing and supporting Family Home Child Care Networks, has significantly improved school readiness, family engagement, and economic mobility. We are dedicated to helping Hispanic and other low-income neighborhoods confront disparities, including social support, parental stress, child and healthcare access, income and poverty status, and environmental conditions. 

In 2019, Imprints Cares launched the Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Care program to enhance the quality of care by increasing caregiver knowledge. The program offers biweekly visits with developmentally appropriate activities, improves home safety, and fosters peer networks through Play 'n Learns and Quarterly Provider Connections. Noting that 70% of children in Forsyth County are not enrolled in licensed childcare, Imprints Cares established the FFN Advocacy Committee to support FFN providers further. The committee, comprising FFN caregivers and local advocates, meets quarterly and is dedicated to helping unlock the full potential of children and their families, ensuring their success in school and life. Imprints Cares continues to innovate supportive and educational enrichment programs for our community.