EARLY YEARS LEADS EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES AND THE WORKFORCE. EARLY YEARS 'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. EARLY YEARS IS ONE OF THE MANAGING AGENCIES FOR THE NC CCR&R COUNCIL, AND AS THE LOCAL CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFER…