500 WEST FOURTH ST., SUITE 202
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
PHONE: (336) 245-4900
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Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us – it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic Stress affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress responses and understand the difference between “tolerable” […]
Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us – it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic Stress affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long-lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress responses and understand the difference between “tolerable” […]
During this workshop you will learn more about the development of language and communication for children birth to three; the research that links relationships to language learning in the first […]
Participants will learn about infectious disease and how it is spread. They will be taught how to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. They will also learn the […]
This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a […]
This newly expanded and updated 10-session course with Dr. Becky Bailey will equip educators with a foundational understanding of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model. It will help teachers create […]
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Prelicensing workshops are required as a prerequisite for opening a child care center or child care center located in a residence. During this two-day workshop, participants will receive […]
This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a […]
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Prelicensing workshops are required as a prerequisite for opening a child care center or child care center located in a residence. During this two-day workshop, participants will receive […]
Navigating challenging behaviors in the preschool setting is a challenge. What exactly is the nature of the child’s challenge? How do you articulate what you’re seeing effectively so that parents […]
This training is geared towards informing, assessing, and providing strategies to support the skill of deep breathing and making the connection to help children learn how to calm. Participants will […]
hrough supportive relationships; infants and toddlers develop a sense of trust, learn how to interact with others and how to eventually express empathy. Strong nurturing relationships are key to healthy […]
Music: It’s more than what you hear. Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the […]
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Prelicensing workshops are required as a prerequisite for opening a child care center or child care center located in a residence. During this two-day workshop, participants will receive a comprehensive review of the North Carolina Child Care Requirements and obtain critical information helpful to potential child care center operators. Workshops will begin at […]
Navigating challenging behaviors in the preschool setting is a challenge. What exactly is the nature of the child’s challenge? How do you articulate what you’re seeing effectively so that parents and providers have a good chance of helping the child? What are some things you can do as a teacher every day to support desired […]
Come find out how to score the ERS and what is needed in each center. Great for new teachers who or those that need a refresher on how to score. 2 hrs. Gina Collins/Alanna Hege Option #1: Check/Money Order Payment Steps: Steps to Mail Payment: PRINT CLEARLY on registration form!!! Must have valid email! […]
Meets DCDEE safe sleep training for teachers and/or administrators while working with infants. Participants will learn about best practices and receive information how to create a safe sleep policy, how to use waivers, hear updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources as well as learn what to do if you come upon […]
No matter what our role is in childcare, we share a common goal: to provide quality group care for infants and toddlers. But what does that look like? In this training, we will discuss evidence-based practices and policies that support the high-quality infant toddler care we strive to provide. As we discuss quality infant- toddler […]
This training is geared towards informing, assessing, and providing strategies to support the skill of deep breathing and making the connection to help children learn how to calm. Participants will assess their own responses and reactions in relation to deep breathing by creating an environment that naturally promotes this crucial skill to early social-emotional development. […]
This training is geared towards informing, assessing, and providing strategies to support the skill of deep breathing and making the connection to help children learn how to calm. Participants will assess their own responses and reactions in relation to deep breathing by creating an environment that naturally promotes this crucial skill to early social-emotional development. […]
Death and loss is a part of life that affects young children. The emotional pain of a child who has lost a loved one makes it tempting to avoid the subject or to try to distract the child. When a loss is not addressed appropriately by adults it may leave the child feeling confused or […]
eimaging Discipline - Come RETHINK discipline and explore new ways to meet the ever-changing needs in childcare for today’s generation. Presenters: Alanna Hege and Gina Collins 2 hrs DCDEE credit For more information contact Smart Start of Davidson County at (336) 249-6688 or email: [email protected] • If you register and do not attend no refund […]
: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCost: $30 Description: Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this training is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. The training is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed […]
This required training explains all the parts of North Carolina’s SIDS Law. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in bed to sleep, and other “Best Practice” recommendations. During the workshop, participants will get the needed information to create a Safe Sleep Policy, […]
Meets DCDEE safe sleep training for teachers and/or administrators while working with infants. Participants will learn about best practices and receive information how to create a safe sleep policy, how to use waivers, hear updated research about SIDS, and local health and safety resources as well as learn what to do if you come upon […]
