Reflecting on Infant/Toddler Mental Health and the Early Care and Education Workforce in North Carolina.

COVID-19 has led to a child care workforce and mental health crisis for staff, families, and children under age three (infants and toddlers). The current level of stress for chil-dren, families, and infant-toddler early care and education professionals and its impact on infant and toddler well-being needs our attention.