Governor McCrory Proclaims April as the Month of the Young Child

WOYC proclamation Throughout the month of April, communities across the state are celebrating young children, families and the professionals who care for and educate them. The Month of the Young Child helps focus public attention on the importance of ensuring that young children are provided with responsive relationships and developmentally appropriate experiences. Many featured events will occur April 6-12 during the Week of the Young Child™.

The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration established in 1971 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children