How do I get started with ECS?

Schedule a free discovery call through our website. That conversation helps us understand your center, your classrooms, and what dependable support looks like for your team. From there, we will walk you through the next steps and get you set up in our system.

Is there a minimum commitment required?

No, our goal is to build a relationship that works for your center's actual needs, not lock you into something that doesn't fit.

How quickly can we be up and running?

Once we have connected and completed onboarding, we can typically begin placing substitutes within a short turnaround. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can have support in place for your center.

What areas do you serve?

We offer full service coverage to childcare centers throughout North Carolina. We offer permanent placements throughout the US.

Questions? Discover how we can support your childcare needs...

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Emergency Childcare Services – daycare center staffing partner in North Carolina

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Your center stays open.

No matter what.

Qualified substitute teachers, available when you need them.
We partner with daycare centers across North Carolina to keep classrooms running,
ratios compliant, and directors out of panic mode.

Background-checked Substitutes - NC Qualification Letter Required - Same-day Coverage Available - Serving NC Childcare Centers

Why Directors Partner With
Emergency Childcare Services

Substitute teacher providing long-term classroom support at a daycare center

Maintain Classroom Ratios

Keep classrooms open and compliant when staffing challenges arise.

Substitute teacher arriving for same-day classroom coverage

Reduce Director Stress

Spend less time calling substitutes and more time leading your team.

Daycare staffing support helping retain classroom teachers

Support Teacher Retention

Prevent burnout by ensuring your existing staff has the support they need.

One Partner for All Staffing Needs

From same-day substitutes to permanent placements, we've got you covered.

Caregiver experienced across all classroom age groups

One sub. Every classroom.

Every caregiver in our network is experienced across all age groups, infants through school-age.

You tell us what you need, and we send someone who can handle it.

No sorting, no age-group restrictions, no worrying about fit.

Infant

0-12 months

Toddler

1-2 years

Preschool

3-4 years

Pre-K

4-5 years

School-Age

5-12 years

What this means for you:

The same caregiver who covers your infant room on Monday can step into your preschool classroom on Wednesday.

You're not locked into requesting a specific type, just tell us your room and we will handle the rest.

Found a great fit?
Make it Permanent.

When a substitute turns out to be a great fit for your team, we make it easy to bring them on permanently.

We also support full recruiting for open positions so you have one trusted partner for every staffing need,

from a single day to a long-term hire.

POSITIONS WE OFFER PERMANENT PLACEMENTS FOR:

Teachers

Directors

Permanent school bus driver placement candidate

Bus Drivers

Permanent cafeteria cook placement candidate

Cooks

Childcare directors sharing testimonials about Emergency Childcare Services

Trusted By Childcare Centers Across North Carolina...

Emergency Childcare Services has been an invaluable resource for us. As a Preschool Director, maintaining staff ratios is critical, and Tiffany consistently responds quickly and communicates clearly. The substitutes arrive with complete files that meet NC licensing requirements.

We've hired several ECS staff over the years and have had great experiences with the substitutes they've provided.

I would highly recommend using Emergency Childcare Services if you are in the childcare industry!

Kate T.

I have used Emergency Child Care Services since the day they opened their doors! It only gets better! Many thanks to Tina Kee for her hard work and professionalism. Her knowledge of the field of early education excels in her work to help others.

Janice P.

You should be leading your center, not coordinating coverage from scratch every time something changes.

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Partner with us to fulfill your daily childcare staffing positions.

Let's get you covered.

Let's talk about your center, your classrooms, and how we can

create a staffing plan that actually works.

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