102 W. 3RD ST., SUITE 750
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
PHONE: (336) 245-4900
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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 body and the mind work together. Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. Come join the fun to […]
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 […]
School Age children find themselves in precarious situations that often lead to escalated conflict with their peers. Conflicts arise in the classroom, lunchroom, library, school bus, playground, while standing in line, and any place where kids gather. During adolescence into the developing stages of puberty, many children act out their emotions in the form of […]
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 […]
In this training a better understanding will be given on the safe handling of children. Participants will learn what rules DCDEE has laid out for this topic, the types of injuries that can occur if inappropriate handling does occur and the repercussions that could occur if accidents/injuries occur. Participants then will have an overview of […]
Through 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 development within the context of relationships. You will learn how to get in tune with children and this allows providers to offer responsive care. Presenter: […]
Do you find yourself asking your students to think about how someone else might feel? Or how they would feel if they were in another child’s situation? Are you answered with blank stares and shoulder shrugs? This training will help you dig deeper into those questions and encourage children to recognize their own feelings, emotions and […]
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) 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 […]
Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others in a healthy manner – is even more basic to school readiness. We’ll examine the many benefits to children who […]
ERS-ECERS-R Get all your questions answered in this session. ERS-ECERS-R – Questions and Answer Session; send in your top questions and get them answered here in real time. Email [email protected] Presenter: 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 […]
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 […]
This workshop invites childcare providers of all age-groups to explore what it means to be a professional in early childhood education. Participants will engage in discussions and a variety of activities centered around ethical practices, confidentiality, and professional growth. Instructor: Crystal Harvey, Early Childhood Education Outreach Advisor Smart Start of Forsyth Co. 1.5 DCDEE credit […]
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, […]
We know that monitoring and screening in early childhood early care and education settings is critical to identifying children at risk for developmental delays. What is less known is how programs use developmental monitoring and screening tools and ways caregivers talk with families about their children's growth and development. This training will help participants understand […]
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, […]
