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ECE-NC MATCHES TALENTED STAFF TO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Early Childhood Education Substitutes, Recruitment & Staff Training

ECE-NC connects qualified substitute teachers with NC Licensed Child Care Centers, preschools, Head Start, NC Pre-K, and church & faith-based programs. Serving Pender, Onslow, New Hanover & Brunswick Counties — more counties coming soon! New Teacher Training Available.

What We Offer

Reliable Substitute Coverage

We make it easy for programs to find the right substitute, every time.

Qualified Substitutes

ECE-NC Follows NC Licensed Child Care Center Guidelines for Employees & Substitutes. All Substitutes have NC. ECE-NC Requires Substitutes to Submit All Necessary Paperwork to Work in a NC Licensed Child Care Facility/Program Including Reference Checks.

Multiple Coverage Options

Last minute, Planned Short-Term, and Long-Term Options. Permanent Placement Available.

Training Available

New to Teaching? Experienced Teacher New To NC? We Offer Trainings and Coordinate Paperwork Transfers from Other States.

About ECE-NC

Helping Childcare Centers & Preschool Programs Run Smoothly

ECE-NC was founded to create a solution to staffing issues in childcare centers & preschools. Staffing issues can cause a stressful workplace environment for employees and unsafe environments for children.

ECE-NC Substitutes was founded by Steph Nestor. Ms. Nestor has spent the past 20 years running Rainbow Garden Preschool, Dolphin After-School Enrichment Program, and Cape Fear Child Development Center. Ms. Nestor is familiar with the substitute teacher and staffing needs of NC Licensed programs in the area and is excited to help with the solution.

Our solution is to provide a service to match qualified substitutes to childcare facilities and preschools. Our service can assist to alleviate the pressure to run your business or program smoothly when employees are unavailable.

  • Background checked & verified
  • Early Childhood Education Experience
  • Available for Last Minute, Short & Long-Term
  • Serving childcare centers & preschools
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Substitutes Meet Requirements for NC Licensed Child Care Facilities
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Substitutes & Recruitment for Early Childhood Education.

Join Our Team

Apply to Be a Substitute

Are you an experienced early childhood educator looking for flexible work? Are you an interested in training to be an ECE professional? Contact us for more information.

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Competitive pay
  • Work with multiple programs
  • Make a difference every day

Substitute Application

Upload your credentials, certifications, background check, or any required paperwork (PDF, JPG, PNG).

Get In Touch

Request a Substitute or New Staff Member Today

Reach out and we'll connect you with a qualified ECE substitute as quickly as possible.

Service Area

Pender, Onslow & New Hanover Counties

Contact us by email/phone/text.

910-599-5272

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Connecting qualified subs, staff and new recruits with early childhood education programs across North Carolina.

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ECE-NC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for placement/employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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