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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.

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.

910-233-8594, 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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