Our Mission:
The Caswell County Partnership for Children unites the community to provide families with resources and services to enable all children to reach their fullest potential.
Professional Development Incentives (PDI)
Supporting Early Childhood Professionals. Recognizing Education, Experience, and Commitment.
Caswell County Partnership for Children (CCPFC), through Smart Start funding, offers the Professional Development Incentives (PDI) Program to recognize and support early childhood professionals working in Caswell County.
The program provides financial incentives to eligible early childhood educators who demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, continued education, and service in the early childhood field.
Our goal is to strengthen Caswell County's early childhood workforce by supporting education, recognizing experience, and encouraging qualified professionals to remain in the field.
Applications Now Available!
2026–2027 Application Deadline: May 14, 2027
Program Documents
2026–2027 PDI Program Guidelines (Click Here)
Review eligibility requirements, incentive components, and program policies before applying.2026–2027 PDI Application (Click Here)
Complete, sign, and submit your application with required documentation by May 14, 2027.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (Click Here)
Find answers to common questions about program eligibility and application requirements.W-9 Form (Click Here)
Please review the Guidelines before completing your application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Who May Qualify?
The PDI Program is available to eligible early childhood professionals working in DCDEE-regulated child care facilities and NC Pre-K programs in Caswell County.
Eligible positions may include:
Lead Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Child Care Center Directors
Family Child Care Home Providers
Other positions meeting the program's eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet the program's employment, education, and professional development requirements.
Still working toward your degree? You may qualify!
Early childhood professionals who do not yet have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or an approved related field may still qualify if they are enrolled in an eligible degree program and successfully complete at least one qualifying college course during the program period.
Please review the 2026–2027 PDI Guidelines for complete eligibility requirements.
How Are Incentives Awarded?
Eligible applicants may qualify for financial incentives based on three components:
Education Level — Recognizes educational achievements based on the applicant's NC Early Educator Certification (EEC) level.
Longevity — Recognizes years of continuous employment at the same eligible early childhood facility or NC Pre-K site.
Continuing Education — Recognizes qualifying college coursework completed toward an eligible degree.
Incentive amounts depend on available Smart Start funding and the number of eligible applicants.
How to Apply
Review the Guidelines to determine your eligibility and understand program requirements.
Complete the Application and gather all required supporting documentation.
Obtain the required original signatures from the applicant and director/owner.
Submit your completed application and supporting documentation to CCPFC by May 14, 2027.
Questions? We're Here to Help!
We want to help you make the most of this opportunity!
CCPFC offers group and individual information sessions to help early childhood professionals understand program requirements and navigate the application process.
Whether you're a first-time applicant or a returning participant, we encourage you to reach out early with questions or for assistance. We're happy to help!
Caswell County Partnership for Children
1084 NC Hwy 86 North
PO Box 664
Yanceyville, NC 27379
Phone: 336-694-1538
Email: ccp4child@esinc.net
Website: www.caswellchildren.org
Professional Development Incentives are provided through Smart Start funding. Awards are contingent upon funding availability and program eligibility requirements.
For Families
As a parent, you are the greatest influence in your child’s life. Your interest and help in preparing your child for kindergarten, a significant milestone in their life, may help your child’s success. Visit the Families page for resources to help you get your child learning at an early age.
For early educators
Caswell County Partnership of Children works to support care for our children and realize that without our early childhood educators like you, this would not be possible. You are an important part of making this work for our children. Visit the Early Educators page to learn about our programs and resources for educators.
For the community
As citizens in our communities, we all have a stake in making sure our children have experiences during this time that help to positively shape the structure of the brain as they develop. Visit the Community page to learn how you can get involved.
The first five years of childhood Education are the most critical
The first five years of childhood are the most critical in developing the brains of our children for strong and healthy lives. As citizens in our communities, we all have a stake in making sure our children have experiences during this time that help to positively shape the structure of the brain as they develop. Today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders, parents and workers, and it is incumbent upon adults to ensure this happens so that our children thrive. That is where the Caswell County Partnership for Children (CCPFC) comes in.
The CCPFC is a non-profit organization developed to serve children, youth and families in Caswell County. CCPFC administers the state Smart Start program and NC Pre-K program.
Smart Start
Smart Start is an early childhood initiative designed to ensure that young children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. The program brings together all the people involved in a young child’s life—families, teachers, doctors, caregivers, social workers and many others—to ensure every child has all they need for healthy growth and development.
NC Pre-K
NC Pre-K prepares four-year-old children for success in school. This program is built on the National Education Goals Panel’s premise that to be successful academically in school, children need to be prepared in the developmental domains critical to children’s overall well-being and success in reading and math as they enter school.
CCPFC also administers other grant funded programs for children birth through age eighteen and is a central source of information about activities, programs, and resources for children and families.
“The incentive motivated me to stay employed at my current child care provider… and it is important to me because it provides extra funds for supplies I may want to get for the room.”
— Child Care Early Educator