Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions

Participants will learn to recognize signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. They will become familiar with proper storage and documentation for epinephrine auto-injectors and will learn proper response to allergic reactions and emergency follow-up procedures.

Building and Physical Premises Safety

Participants learn causes of injuries both indoors and outdoors in early child care settings. The training emphasizes the importance of supervision and describes how to implement safety in a learning environment.

Letters to Santa

Maplewood Baptist Church 1100 Maplewood Drive, Yadkinville

Letters to Santa is a drive-thru event sponsored by Smart Start of Yadkin County & Yadkinville Rotary Club. Come drop off your letter to Santa and get a surprise! Goodie bags will be available to the first 400 children under the age of 8. For more information call 336-679-7833.

CPR/First Aid December

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 to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

December Board Meeting

Agricultural and Educational Building 2051 Agricultural Way, Yadkinville

ITS-SIDS

Smart Start of Yadkin County Office 1001 S. State Street, Yadkinville

Format: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will receive an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) giving them the knowledge to 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. […]

ECERS 101

Format: VirtualPresenter: Emily NormanCHCs: 2Cost: $0Description: Participants will gain understanding of the subscales and items of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS). Scoring of the scale will be addressed as well as ideas on how to improve the classroom environment and staff-child interactions.An email address will be required to gain access to all virtual […]