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Make & Take January

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

Format: In-PersonPresenter: Barbara FosterCHCs: 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, etc. We will also look at related children’s books that will help incorporate the theme throughout the classroom. All in-person trainings will be limited to 8 participants […]

ITS-SIDS February

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 […]

Playground Safety February

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

Format: In-PersonPresenter: Carolyn ChoplinCHCs: 4Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will gain understanding of the DCDEE rules and requirements for child care centers as it relates to outdoor learning environments and general safety. The training was revised in early 2019 and participants are now required to pass a quiz upon completion.All in-person trainings will be limited to […]

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CPR/First Aid March

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

Format: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCost: $35Description: 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 […]

How are you? How am I?

Format: VirtualPresenter: Cherie WhiteCHCs: 2Cost: $0Description: Participants will examine the many ways they can help children gain a strong foundation in emotional literacy, explore simple ways in which they can foster emotional literacy in the classroom, and learn some excellent resources for tools and activities they can incorporate into their daily classroom curriculum to make intentional […]

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Medication Administration

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 the medication administration process for child care facilities. They will learn reasons medication are given in child care; types of medication typically given in child care; procedures for receiving, storing, documenting, and disposing of medication; and recognizing and responding to adverse reactions. Individual Training Registration […]

Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials

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 the handling and storage of hazardous materials. They will learn DCDEE rules and regulations regarding hazardous materials, the definition of bio-contaminants, potentially hazardous materials in child care, how to correctly store hazardous materials, and who to contact in case of an emergency.This training […]