Smart Start of Yadkin County

Board Meeting 2-26-24
2024-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Executive Committee Meeting 2-26-24
2024-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Growing the Love of Nature - Part 2
2024-02-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-Person
Presenter: Dorothy Church
CHCs: 1.5
This training focuses on promoting outdoor nature-based play. There will be a discussion on what outdoor nature play is like and how we can promote it at school and give parents support to use at home. The Executive Director from the Working Land Trust will speak on grants that are available through the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Council to promote outdoor play.
• A Training Registration Form is required for all participants Individual Form / Group Form
• All trainings have a $5 non-refundable fee, except for CPR/First Aid. CPR/First Aid is $40. There is not an additional $5 fee.
• There is no fee for virtual trainings but we must have an email address for you to participate
• Your training registration form and fee must be received by the partnership 3 days prior to the training.
To register call: 336-677-1124 or 336-677-1127

ITERS Training
2024-02-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-Person
Presenter: Laekan Holzworth
CHCs: 2
Learn more about the components of the ITERS-R. Get clarification about questions and discuss the subscales. Brainstorm how this may look in your classroom. Look at the individual items and how they are scored. Learn more so you can feel confident before your ITERS-R assessment.
• A Training Registration Form is required for all participants Individual Form / Group Form
• All trainings have a $5 non-refundable fee, except for CPR/First Aid. CPR/First Aid is $40. There is not an additional $5 fee.
• There is no fee for virtual trainings but we must have an email address for you to participate
• Your training registration form and fee must be received by the partnership 3 days prior to the training.
To register call: 336-677-1124 or 336-677-1127

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-24 | NC

Growing the Love of Nature - Part 1
2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-Person
Presenter: Dorothy Church
CHCs: 1.5
This training covers background information on the importance of nature: benefits of nature play, developmental domains including statistics to support the benefits of outdoor nature play, resources for outdoor nature play, and a discussion on what prevents outdoor nature play and how to overcome those obstacles.
• A Training Registration Form is required for all participants Individual Form / Group Form
• All trainings have a $5 non-refundable fee, except for CPR/First Aid. CPR/First Aid is $40. There is not an additional $5 fee.
• There is no fee for virtual trainings but we must have an email address for you to participate
• Your training registration form and fee must be received by the partnership 3 days prior to the training.
To register call: 336-677-1124 or 336-677-1127

Board Meeting 1-22-24
2024-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Executive Committee Meeting 1-22-24
2024-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Let’s Get Messy! How to Facilitate Process-Based Art
2024-01-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-Person
Presenter: Laekan Holzworth
CHCs: 2
This training will arm teachers with knowledge of what process-based art is and how to facilitate it in their own classrooms. Learn about relevant research, writing development, the benefits of process-based art, and how to implement it in the classroom, plus engage in your own experience of process-based art.
• A Training Registration Form is required for all participants Individual Form / Group Form
• All trainings have a $5 non-refundable fee, except for CPR/First Aid. CPR/First Aid is $40. There is not an additional $5 fee.
• There is no fee for virtual trainings but we must have an email address for you to participate
• Your training registration form and fee must be received by the partnership 3 days prior to the training.
To register call: 336-677-1124 or 336-677-1127

CPR/First Aid (January 2024)
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-Person
Presenter: Natalie Williams
CHCs:
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.
• A Training Registration Form is required for all participants Individual Form / Group Form
• All trainings have a $5 non-refundable fee, except for CPR/First Aid. CPR/First Aid is $40. There is not an additional $5 fee.
• There is no fee for virtual trainings but we must have an email address for you to participate
• Your training registration form and fee must be received by the partnership 3 days prior to the training.
To register call: 336-677-1124 or 336-677-1127

Closed for New Year's Day
2024-01-01 | NC

Closed for Christmas
2023-12-22 - 2024-01-01 | NC

Board Meeting 12-11-23
2023-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Executive Committee Meeting 12-11-23
2023-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Make It, Take It 11-30-23
2023-11-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: SSYCCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will have the opportunity to create art projects that relate to popular classroom themes, such as transportation, community helpers, sea life, holidays, etc. We will also look at related children’s books that will help incorporate the theme throughout the classroom.
Your training registration form and fee must be received by the partnership 3 days prior to the training.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

Closed for Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

CPR/First Aid 11-14-23
2023-11-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Planning & Permits Building, 213 E. Elm Street, Yadkinville, NC, 27055, United States
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCHCs: –Cost: $35 (non-refundable)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 appropriate 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 advance medical care is needed.
Location: Planning & Permits Building 213 E. Elm Street Yadkinville
Your training registration form and fee must be received by the partnership 3 days prior to the training.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

Closed for Veteran's Day
2023-11-10 | NC

ITS-SIDS 10-24-23
2023-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
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. Topics include NC SIDS Laws, child care licensing rules for safe sleep, as well as how to develop a safe sleep policy.
Your training registration form and fee must be received by the partnership 3 days prior to the training.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

Board Meeting 10-23-23
2023-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Executive Committee Meeting 10-23-23
2023-10-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Fire Safety 10-17-23
2023-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Ricky LeonardCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will receive an overview of key aspects related to basic fire safety, gaining knowledgeable skills to maintain a safe, healthy learning environment and to prepare themselves and others in the facility to act promptly in case of a fire emergency. This training will be led by Yadkin County Fire Marshal, Ricky Leonard and satisfies the DCDEE requirement for annual fire safety training.
All in-person trainings will be limited to 10 participants, except for CPR/First Aid which is limited to 8. If a waiting list is created, an additional training date will be considered.
If you have questions regarding trainings, please call Carolyn at 336-677-1124 or Emily at 336-677-1126
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

Board Meeting 9-25-23
2023-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Executive Committee Meeting 9-25-23
2023-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Prevention & Control of Infectious Diseases/Handling & Storage of Hazardous Materials 9-21-23
2023-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: HybridPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will learn about infectious diseases and how they are spread. They will be taught how to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. They will also learn the importance of immunizations, proper hygiene and sanitation routines, how to recognize ill children, and when to exclude children from care.
Handling & Storage of Hazardous Materials: This course will teach how early childhood educators can minimize exposure to hazardous materials and toxic substances. Participants will learn to identify and avoid common indoor hazards tokeep both adults and children safe in child care. Participants will also learn about NC Child Care and NC Sanitation rules regarding safe use of and storage of hazardous materials and toxic substances.
This training meets the criteria of a Health and Safety Training Topic. Child Care Rules require health and safety trainings to be completed once every 5 years. Smart Start of Yadkin County offered the initial Health and Safety Trainings back in 2017. We are starting a new rotation so that all 11 trainings will be offered again within the 5-year time frame. Please review your Health and Safety Training Record or call our office (336-679-7833) for more information.
An email address will be required to gain access to all virtual trainings.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

CPR/First Aid 9-12-23
2023-09-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Planning & Permits Building, 213 E. Elm Street, Yadkinville, NC, 27055, United States

Closed for Labor Day
2023-09-04 | NC

Board Meeting 8-28-23
2023-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Executive Committee Meeting 8-28-23
2023-08-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Make It, Take It 8-22-23
2023-08-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
