About Economic Development America Economic Development America is brought to you as a benefit of a partnership among the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), to provide information about economic development practices and programs to economic development practitioners who serve distressed communities throughout the United States. This partnership also provides six telecasts and a quarterly magazine. For more information, visit the EDA Web site. Story ideas are invited and should be addressed to editor Louise Anderson, telephone (828) 350-8855. email landerson@iedconline.org.

Our job is to do the research for you. Whether you are looking for a child care provider for the first time or would just like the peace of mind that your current provider is meeting the current state standards and requirements for your child?s health and safety, we are here to help. Our consultants will physically visit any provider based on the package chosen. Our comprehensive reports will include verifications of a valid license, unscheduled visits to the home or facility, a written report on all findings and observations. both positive and negative.