Each Child. Every Community.

The NC Tri-Share Program is a statewide public-private partnership that enhances child care for families, employers, and providers through a three-way cost split.

The NC Tri-Share Pilot divides the cost equally among three parties:

1. Employers: Employers contribute as part of an employee benefit, attracting and retaining talent while supporting working families.
2. Families: Families pay a fraction of the actual cost of child care.
3. The State of NC: The State helps to increase child care access for working families statewide.

NC Tri-Share is administered by NCPC and the Smart Start Network across all North Carolina counties.

• Making high-quality child care affordable and accessible for working families
• Helping employers retain and attract employees
• Supporting the stabilization of child care businesses across the State.