Professional Development Training
Child Care Resource Center has provided professional development for over 25 years. Our goal is to improve the quality of child care by offering high quality professional development opportunities for child care educators. Child Care Resource Center provides access to trainings throughout our region which includes Alleghany, Ashe, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties.
July 2018
Smart Start of Yadkin County – Overview of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development
This training will provide participants an overview of Foundations. Together we will learn how to navigate through the document and familiarize ourselves with the Goals and Developmental Indicators that are divided up into 5 separate domains. We will explore each domain and see how it can be incorporated into daily activity planning. The 5 domains are as follows: Approaches to Play and Learning (APL) Emotional and Social Development (ESD) Health and Physical Development (HPD) Language Development and Communication (LDC) Cognitive…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – ITS SIDS
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 presented and resources will be shared for both child care providers and parents. Topics include NC SIDS Laws, child care licensing rules for safe sleep, as well as practices and creating a safe sleep environment for infants and toddlers.…
Find out more »August 2018
Smart Start of Yadkin County – Activity Planning Incorporating Foundations
This hands-on training will assist providers in developing activity plans that incorporate the North Carolina Foundations Early Learning and Development (Foundations). Participants will brainstorm together and compile a variety of themes to include in their daily plans. Participants are encouraged to attend the Overview of Foundations held on July 10th, prior to attending this training. Presenters: Sherri Draughn & Emily Norman Credit Hours: 2 *All trainings will run from 6:30pm – 8:30pm unless otherwise noted. A $5.00 registration fee is…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – CPR/First Aid
Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved, basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Presenters: Natalie Williams *All trainings will run from 6:30pm – 8:30pm unless…
Find out more »September 2018
Smart Start of Yadkin County – Eat Right, Grow Strong Nutrition for Young Children
Participants will learn why good nutrition is so important to young children and how promoting a healthy learning environment can lead to healthier eating habits. Resources will also be shared as to things child care providers can do to help children develop healthy eating behaviors and learn some creative ways to encourage children to try new foods. Participants will also have the opportunity to dive into and review the new CACFP meal pattern guidelines. Presenter: Natalie Williams Credit Hours: 2…
Find out more »Yadkin – Playground Safety
Participants will gain the necessary knowledge and tools to ensure that their facility will meet all of the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NCDCDEE) requirements, as well as provide a safe and fun environment for children. This training has recently been updated. Participants are now required to pass a quiz before certification can be awarded. Presenter: Emily Norman Smart Start of Yadkin Co. All trainings will run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. A…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – Playground Safety
Participants will gain the necessary knowledge and tools to ensure that their facility will meet all of the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NCDCDEE) requirements, as well as provide a safe and fun environment for children. This training has recently been updated. Participants are now required to pass a quiz before certification can be awarded. Presenter: Emily Norman Credit Hours: 4 *All trainings will run from 6:30pm – 8:30pm unless otherwise noted. A $5.00 registration fee…
Find out more »Yadkin – Eat Right, Grow Strong: Nutrition in Child Care
Participants will learn why good nutrition is so important to young children and how promoting a healthy learning environment can lead to healthier eating habits. Resources will also be shared as to things child care providers can do to help children develop healthy eating behaviors and learn some creative ways to encourage children to try new foods. Participants will also have the opportunity to dive into and review the new CACFP meal pattern guidelines. Presenter: Natalie Williams Child Care Health…
Find out more »October 2018
Yadkin – CPR/First Aid
Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved, basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Presenter: Natalie Williams All trainings will run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – CPR/First Aid
Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved, basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Presenter: Natalie Williams *All trainings will run from 6:30pm – 8:30pm unless…
Find out more »December 2018
Yadkin – CPR/First Aid
Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved, basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. All trainings will run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – CPR/First Aid
Participants will become certified in Red Cross approved, basic adult, child, and infant CPR and First Aid. The primary purpose of this program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Presenter: Natalie Williams All trainings will run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.…
Find out more »Yadkin – ITS SIDS
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. Topics include NC SIDS Laws, child care licensing rules for safe sleep, as well as how to develop a safe sleep policy. Key messages of…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – ITS SIDS
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 presented and resources will be shared for both child care providers and parents. Topics include NC SIDS Laws, child care licensing rules for safe sleep, as well as practices and creating a safe sleep environment for infants and toddlers.…
Find out more »January 2019
Smart Start of Yadkin County — Overview of the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development
This training will provide participants an overview of Foundations. Together you will learn how to navigate through the document and familiarize yourself with the Goals and Developmental Indicators that are divided up into 5 separate domains. We will explore each domain and see how it can be incorporated into daily activity planning. The 5 domains are as follows: Approaches to Play and Learning (APL), Emotional and Social Development (ESD), Health and Physical Development (HPD), Language Development and Communication (LDC), and…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – “What’s in your Teaching Toolkit?” (Make & Take)
Everyone needs practical strategies and materials to help with challenging behavior in young children (especially those that research has shown to be highly effective). This training walks participants through The Teaching Tools for Young Children with Challenging Behavior resource (also known as TTYC). This tool is packed with strategies based on Positive Behavior Support and the Pyramid Model that are collected in one resource and easily accessible through a free website. Participants will receive a "toolkit" containing resources for the…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – CPR/First Aid
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. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Presenter(s): Natalie Williams Cost: $30 Credit Hours: N/A *All trainings will run…
Find out more »February 2019
Smart Start of Yadkin County – ITS SIDS
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. Topics include NC SIDS Laws, child care licensing rules for safe sleep, as well as how to develop a safe sleep policy. Key messages of…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – Be Active Kids
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 eating and physical activity for children, to identify components for the Be Active Kids kit, to learn how to use Be Active Kids in an early childhood setting, to learn how to become a healthy role model for the children you teach, and learn how to involve parents in Be…
Find out more »March 2019
Smart Start of Yadkin County – Emergency Preparedness & Response PART 1
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 for emergencies in early care and education settings, including an overview and introduction to the online EPR plan template. After session one, participants will be given an assignment of preparation work for completing the online EPR plan. Session two will be held 4 weeks later and covers questions about the…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – CPR/First Aid
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. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Presenter(s): Natalie Williams Cost: $30 Credit Hours: N/A *All trainings will run…
Find out more »April 2019
Smart Start of Yadkin County – Healthy Inclusion
This training will help participants understand the observation process and screening tool for a child who may have special needs. They will be able to identify the benefits of and challenges to early childhood inclusion. This training will also equip caregivers with the necessary skills to partner with parents/guardians of children with special needs, the child's medical home, and other professionals involved in child care. Presenter(s): Natalie Williams Cost: $5 Credit Hours: 2 *All trainings will run from approximately 6:30-8:30pm…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – Emergency Preparedness & Response PART 2
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 for emergencies in early care and education settings, including an overview and introduction to the online EPR plan template. After session one, participants will be given an assignment of preparation work for completing the online EPR plan. Session two will be held 4 weeks later and covers questions about the…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – Summer Fun Make & Take
Participants are invited to come and make fun, summer crafts with other early childhood professionals. Be prepared to share your favorite summer ideas. All materials will be provided. Presenter(s): Emily Norman Cost: $5 Credit Hours: 2 *All trainings will run from approximately 6:30-8:30pm unless otherwise noted. A non-refundable $5 registration fee is required for all trainings, except for CPR/First Aid, which will be $30. In addition to the $5 registration fee, participants are to complete a Training Registration Form. Forms…
Find out more »May 2019
Smart Start of Yadkin County – CPR/First Aid
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. This course is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Presenter(s): Natalie Williams Cost: $30 Credit Hours: N/A *All trainings will run…
Find out more »June 2019
Smart Start of Yadkin County – ITS SIDS
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. Topics include NC SIDS Laws, child care licensing rules for safe sleep, as well as how to develop a safe sleep policy. Key messages of…
Find out more »Smart Start of Yadkin County – Playground Safety
In this training participants will learn the three playground safety components within the NC Child Care Commission’s permanent playground rules: 1. Providing a safe environment for children, 2. How to complete the required monthly inspection reports, 3. How to report accidents and injuries that occur on the playground. This training has been recently updated and participants are now required to take and pass a 10-question quiz upon completion of the training. Presenter(s): Emily Norman Cost: $5 Credit Hours: 4 *All…
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