Smart Start of Yadkin County

Letters to Santa
2020-12-05 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Maplewood Baptist Church, 1100 Maplewood Drive, Yadkinville, NC
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.

Closed for Thanksgiving Day holidays
2020-11-26 - 2020-11-27 | NC

Building and Physical Premises Safety
2020-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
Format: VirtualPresenter: Emily NormanCHCs: 1Cost: $0Description: 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.
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

Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions
2020-11-17 19:30 - 20:30 | NC
Format: VirtualPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCHCs: 1Cost: $0Description: 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.
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

Medications in Child Care
2020-11-17 18:30 - 19:30 | NC
Format: VirtualPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCHCs: 1Cost: $0Description: Participants will learn medication best practices in early care and education including receiving, documenting, storage, and disposal. They will learn about NC Child Care regulations, types of medication, and the forms that are required to be completed before giving medication. They will also learn how to recognize, respond to, and report a medication error.
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

Closed for Veteran's Day
2020-11-11 | NC

Annual Board Meeting 2020
2020-11-09 17:30 | Agricultural and Educational Building, 2051 Agricultural Way, Yadkinville

There will be NO Board Meeting in October
2020-10-26 | NC

Activity Planning
2020-10-20 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Emily NormanCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will work together and compile a variety of activities to include in their daily schedules. This hands-on training will assist providers in developing plans that incorporate Foundations, as well as meet the criteria set forth by NC Child Care Rules, while making experiences fun and engaging for young children. All participants are encouraged to bring previously used activity plans to share with the group. Successes and challenges with activity planning will be discussed.
All in-person trainings will be limited to 5 participants to allow for social distancing. If a waiting list is created, a duplicate training date will be set.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

ITS-SIDS
2020-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
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. Key messages of this training include engaging in safe sleep practices and creating a safe sleep environment for infants and toddlers.
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.
All in-person trainings will be limited to 5 participants to allow for social distancing. If a waiting list is created, a duplicate training date will be set.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

Board of Directors Meeting
2020-09-28 12:00, 2020-08-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-27 12:00 | NC

Executive Committee Meeting
2020-09-28 11:00, 2020-08-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-27 11:00 | NC

Field Trip and Transportation Safety
2020-09-24 19:30 - 20:30 | NC
Format: VirtualPresenter: Emily NormanCHCs: 1Cost: $0Description:Participants will gain knowledge on field trip and transportation safety within a child care setting. Topics include planning ahead, safety during the trip, and how to follow up after the visit. Required DCDEE documentation will be explained and shared.
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
2020-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCost: $30 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 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.
All in-person trainings will be limited to 5 participants to allow for social distancing. If a waiting list is created, a duplicate training date will be set.
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.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday
2020-09-07 | NC

Parental Resilience
2020-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
Format: VirtualPresenter: Brenda VasquezCHCs: 2Cost: $0Description: Resilience means the ability to recover from difficult life experiences. Resilient parents and caregivers have empathy for themselves and others and can keep a positive attitude, solve problems creatively and take life’s events in stride. This training will help participants define and recognize signs of parental resilience, identify actions that can help build the resilience of parents they work with, share examples of ways to value and support parents, and to respond to families in crises. This training is one in a seven-part series from the course entitled Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work. The training will be led by Brenda Vasquez, a Parent Educator with the Children’s Center of Northwest NC. Registration for this training is due no later than Thursday, August 20th in order for training packets to be delivered to participants!
An email address will be required to gain access to all virtual trainings.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

Make & Take
2020-08-11 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Emily NormanCHCs: 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 5 participants to allow for social distancing. If a waiting list is created, a duplicate training date will be set.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

DSP Meeting
2020-07-23 15:00, 2020-07-23 09:00 | NC

ITS-SIDS Training
2020-07-14 18:30 | NC
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. Key messages of this training include engaging in safe sleep practices and creating a safe sleep environment for infants and toddlers.
Individual Training Registration Form
Group Training Registration Form

CPR/First Aid Training
2020-07-07 18:30 | NC
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.
Individual Training Registration Form (docx)
Group Training Registration Form (docx)

Independence Day Holiday
2020-07-03 | NC
Office Closed for Independence Day Holiday
