• Time for Kindergarten!

    Do you have a rising kindergartener and questions
    about what it means to be “ready for kindergarten”?
    Join us for a virtual discussion about what skills and experiences are most important for children to
    develop in the year before starting school.
    REGISTER

  • Our Mission:

    To strengthen the capacity of early educators, families, and the community to build a strong foundation for children’s learning and development beginning at birth.
    About Us | Get Involved

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  • Covid-19 Updates:

    BPFC knows this is a scary time for families and child care programs, so we want to make sure we are providing the support you need. Our COVID page has updated regulation information, family activities, food resource information, a list of open centers that is updated regularly, and more.
    More information about COVID

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  • NC Pre-K:

    We are still accepting NC Pre-K Applications! NC Pre-K is a free, state-funded high quality early care and education program that aims to enhance children’s school readiness.
    NC Pre-K es un programa GRATUITO de educación de atención temprana pagado por el estado, de alta calidad que busca mejorar la preparación de los niños para entrar a la escuela. PDF Application | More Info | En español

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FOR FAMILIES

We offer family-focused programs that empower parents, promote involvement, and support high quality early education for children of parents and caregivers who are working or attending school.

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FOR PROFESSIONALS

We offer many forms of support and education to the early childhood community, including brief workshops, training series, intensive technical assistance, and help working towards a degree.

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FIRST 2000 DAYS

There are only 2,000 days between the time a baby is born and when that child shows up for the first day of kindergarten.

Those days really matter.

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Online: Directors Community of Practice

November 5, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - February 25, 2021 @ 2:00 pm
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Online FCCH Community of Practice: Operating in Uncertain Times

January 4 @ 6:30 pm - February 22 @ 7:30 pm
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Executive Committee

January 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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About Buncombe Partnership for Children

The majority of brain development happens during the First 2,000 days between birth and kindergarten, forming the foundation for all future learning. This is why we invest in children ages 0-5, and their families, by partnering with local organizations to provide programs that:

  • improve the quality of early childhood education;
  • increase access to affordable, high quality early care;
  • expand early literacy opportunities; and
  • provide family support.

Our vision is that every child in our community will reach their fullest potential and be prepared for lifelong success.

Buncombe Partnership for Children is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit.