102 W. 3RD ST., SUITE 750
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
PHONE: (336) 245-4900
TOLL-FREE: (800) 937-7610
FAX: (336) 608-4352
Our Child Care Health Consultant will give participants an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Together you will identify SIDS risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care. The national standards for sleep safety will be presented and resources will be shared for both child care providers and parents. […]
Each child, like an adult, expresses and receives love best through one of the five different communication styles. This truth can work against providers who speak different love languages than their children. However, when properly prepared, providers can use this information to help meet their children's deepest emotional needs. You can learn to speak your […]
Come speak with your local CDS about how we can support you in the classroom. Find out what services, we provide, what services can look like in your classroom, routine based intervention, key elements of coaching, IFSP teaming, and learn about the referral process. Presenter: Tiffany Van Newkirk, CDSA Program Manager Credit Hours: 2 Cost: $5.00 […]
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition,2) Environmental Design, 3) Child/Youth Development 4) Developmentally Appropriate Activities, 5) Guiding Child Behavior, and 6) Quality School Age Care. This […]
This training will cover all of the DCDEE procedures and regulations to operate a safe and healthy outdoor play environment. Presenter: Karatha Scott Cost: None Credit Hours: 4
The facilitator will discuss: Fire Safety guidelines for child care providers which include fire drill practice, evacuation procedures, checking fire alarms, and how to use fire extinguishers. Presenter: Doug Jones, Surry County Fire Marshall Cost: None Credit Hours: 2 To register: call (336)786-1880 *All trainings will be closed 10 minutes after the starting time. Anyone […]
Find out how to prevent fires and the correct course of action to take in case of a fire. Presenter: Shane Draugn Credit Hours: 1.5 Cost: $10.00 (pay trainer the night of training; please bring correct amount) Instructions: If paying with cash please bring the exact amount to the SSDC office. Checks should be written to SSDC. If […]
Does hearing the term ITERS make you feel anxious? If so, this workshop is for you! Learning the scale for the big day is one thing, but maintaining that high […]
Childcare professionals are just that...Professionals! Sometimes it is difficult to feel like a professional and project a professional image when we are covered in slime! Join us to gain professional development skills to assist you in relationships with peers and parents. Sponsored by Smart Start of Davie County Presenter: Stephanie Nelson, Davie LEADS and Kati […]
The objectives of this training include: to learn how children are doing with respect to physical activity and healthy eating, to learn the current and most important recommendations for healthy […]
In this training, participants will learn about the importance of building relationships with the children and families they serve daily and get to make a "greeter apron" to use in their classrooms! This apron provides children with choices as to how they want to be greeted each morning and gives teachers an opportunity to help […]
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 differ-ence between “tolerable” […]
Please come join us to review and update your policy and procedures. Please bring your current policy and procedures with you so you can make note of any new updates. […]
Experts estimate that 20-30% of a young child’s day involves transitioning from one activity to another. That’s a lot of moving and a lot of wasted time! Unless teachers plan transitions as carefully and intentionally as they plan the rest of their day, that time can be stressful and frustrating for teachers and children alike. […]
Please come join us to review and update your policy and procedures. Please bring your current policy and procedures with you so you can make note of any new updates. Presenter: Reginia Wolfe, DCDEE Lead Child Care Consultant Cost: None Credit Hours: 2 To register: call (336)786-1880 *All trainings will be closed 10 minutes after […]
Come speak with your local Children's Development Services Agency about how we can support you in your classroom. Topics to be discussed include: Support Services Provided by the CDSA What will Services look like in your classroom What is Routines Based Intervention Key Elements of Coaching IFSP Teaming Referral Process Presenter: Tiffany Van Newkirk Cost: […]
Understanding the reasons why a child engages in a challenging behavior is crucial to choosing a response which successfully changes that behavior. Once you can identify the meaning of the behavior, you can create a plan to change it. If you know a recipe is too bland, you can add some spice; if all you […]
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 safe, connected, and problem-solving environments that allow adults and kids to function in their optimal brain state. Teachers will be given a participant workbook, which […]
This class is designed to cover some of the new required health and safety topics. The topics covered are Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases; Administration of Medication; Prevention of and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic reactions; Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices; and Prevention of […]
This tool is packed with strategies based on the Positive Behavior Support and the Pyramid Model that are collected in one resource and easily accessible through a free website. Participants will see tools for prevention of challenging behavior as well as tips, forms, guides and practical resources that promote problem solving skills, friendship development and […]
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety, & Nutrition,2) Environmental Design, 3) Child/Youth Development 4) Developmentally Appropriate Activities, 5) Guiding Child Behavior, and 6) Quality School Age Care. This […]
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 […]
EPR in Child Care is an in-person training. It has two separate face-to-face training sessions (2 hours each) and a one-hour assignment between sessions. Session one covers planning and preparing […]
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and First Aid Certification are required certifications for every family child care provider and recommended for most child care center staff. After completing this session, participants should be able to conduct both CPR and First Aid techniques on infants, children and adults. Presenters: Donna Bell and LaVonya Washington Cost: $65.00 (MUST […]
Strategies will be discussed on how to talk with young children appropriately as they become more aware of their bodies and its parts. Part of developing this "body consciousness" includes […]
