Smart Start of Yadkin County

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Yadkinville United Methodist Church, 204 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055, United States

Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Child Care
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Laekan HolzworthCHCs: 2.5
This training will cover defining emergency preparedness and response (EPR), identifying types of emergency events that could impact early care and education settings, understanding risk assessment, the stages of EPR planning, Child Care Regulations and best practices related to EPR.
• 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

ITS-SIDS
2026-02-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Laekan HolzworthCHCs: 2
Participants will receive an overview of sudden infant death syndrome, identify 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 this training include engaging in safe sleep practices and creating a safe sleep environment for infants and toddlers.
• 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

Let’s Explore! STEAM in Preschool Classrooms
2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Laekan HolzworthCHCs: 2
Planning science, art, math, and technological activities for preschoolers can be challenging. In this training you will learn how to ease into STEAM activities for children between the ages of 3-5. This training will give you some ideas for developmentally appropriate activities for these age groups. Lastly, you will apply what you have learned and create your own activity for a preschool classroom.
• 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

Let’s Explore! STEAM in Infant/Toddler Classrooms
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Laekan HolzworthCHCs: 2
Planning science, art, math, and technological activities for infants and toddlers can be daunting. In this training you will learn how to ease into STEAM activities for infants and toddlers. This training will give you some ideas for developmentally appropriate activities for these age groups. Lastly, you will apply what you have learned and create your own activity for an infant or toddler classroom.
• 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
2026-01-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Yadkinville United Methodist Church, 204 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055, United States

Closed for Martin Luther King Day
2026-01-19 | NC

CPR/First Aid
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCHCs: 0
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

ECERS 3
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Little Darlings Child Care, 6617 Old U.S. 421, East Bend, NC, 27018, United States
Format: In-Person @ Little Darlings Child CarePresenter: Laekan HolzworthCHCs: 2
Learn more about the components of the ECERS-3. 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 ECERS-3 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 New Years Day
2026-01-01 | NC

Closed for Christmas
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-26 | NC

ITS-SIDS
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Amy SquilliniCHCs: 2
ITS-SIDS-Participants will receive an overview of sudden infant death syndrome, identify 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 this training include engaging in safe sleep practices and creating a safe sleep environment for infants and toddlers.
• 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 Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | NC

Playground Safety-Part 2 (Revised 2019)
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Laekan HolzworthCHCs: 2
Participants will gain understanding of the DCDEE rules and requirements for child care centers as it relates to outdoor learning environments and general safety.
• 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

Playground Safety-Part 1 (Revised 2019)
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Closed for Veteran’s Day
2025-11-11 | NC

CPR/First Aid
2025-11-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Amy SquilliniCHCs: 0
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

ECERS 3
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Laekan HolzworthCHCs: 2
Learn more about the components of the ECERS-3. 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 ECERS-3 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

Fire Safety
2025-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Yadkin Co. Emergency Services Building, 108 George Street, Yadkinville, NC, 27055, United States
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Yadkin County Fire Marshal’s OfficeCHCs: 2
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 class will satisfy the DCDEE requirement for annual fire safety training.
• 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 3
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Laekan HolzworthCHCs: 2
Learn more about the components of the ITERS-3. 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-3 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

Make It Take It: Calm Down Boxes
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Laekan HolzworthCHCs: 2
Learn about the importance of sensory play in early childhood. Every child has a preference around certain sensoryexperiences and textures. Offering a variety of sensory activities can ensure all students can enjoy sensory play! Sensory play can be more than just sand and water play. Please join us as we make sensory bins out of a variety of materials that your students will enjoy!
• 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 Labor Day
2025-09-01 | NC
