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Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative (B-3QI)

The Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative (B-3QI) was established to improve the quality and availability of care for children ages birth to three in North Carolina through forging collaborative partnerships with teachers and directors.

Birth-to-Three Specialists serve licensed child care centers in all 100 counties across the state.

To obtain the contact information for the Birth-to-Three Specialist(s) serving your county, please reach out to:

Jennifer Watson

Administrative Assistant
Child Care Services Association

Direct (919) 442-1958 | jenniferw@childcareservices.org

Or a member of our management team:

Ginger Thomas

Statewide Project Manager
Child Care Services Association

Direct (919) 969-1919 | gingert@childcareservices.org

Jennifer Anderson

Birth-to-Three Professional Development Manager
Child Care Services Association

Direct (919) 442-1971 | jennifera@childcareservices.org

Robin Warfield

Birth-to-Three Coaching Manager
Child Care Services Association

Direct (919) 442-1942 | robinw@childcareservices.org

Heather Noe

Anchor Birth-to-Three Specialist
Child Care Services Association

Direct (919) 314-6814 | heathern@childcareservices.org

Kristin Snellings

Anchor Birth-to-Three Specialist
Child Care Services Association

Direct (919) 314-6806 | kristins@childcareservices.org

Amanda Hazen

Anchor Birth-to-Three Specialist
Child Care Services Association

Direct (919) 969-1929 | amandah@childcareservices.org

Asata Virgo

Anchor Birth-to-Three Specialist
Child Care Services Association

Direct (919) 969-1915 | asatav@childcareservices.org

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