EPR 101 Introduction to Emergency Preparedness & Response in Child Care
2021-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie Williams/Emily NormanCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will receive an introductory course on planning and preparing for emergencies in a child care setting. Objectives include defining types of emergency events; identifying procedure, supplies, and equipment necessary for emergency response; preparing for emergency situations; and implementing emergency drills.
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 8 participants to allow for social distancing. If a waiting list is created, a duplicate training date will be set.
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Executive Committee Meeting
2021-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Closed for Independence Day Holiday
2021-07-05 | NC

CPR/First Aid July
2021-07-15 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie WilliamsCost: $35 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 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.
This training meets the criteria of Health and Safety Training requirements

If you have questions regarding trainings, please call Carolyn at 336-677-1124 or Emily at 336-677-1126

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Yadkin County Project Child Find
2021-07-20 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Jill LoganCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Project Child Find is a coordinated effort by a local school system and the Exceptional Children Division, State Department of Public Instruction with the purpose of identifying children with disabilities who are in need of special education and related services. The Project also provides information to parents and/or guardians of the available resources within the local school system and other state and community agencies. This training will partner Yadkin County Schools with the county’s privately owned child care facilities. Participants will gain the knowledge to be able to identify and refer children to early intervention or special education services once they reach age 3. The training will be led by Yadkin County Schools Preschool Coordinator, Jill Logan.
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

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Executive Committee Meeting
2021-07-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Location To Be Determined

Board Meeting
2021-07-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Location To Be Determined

ITS-SIDS
2021-07-27 18:30 | 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.
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.
This training meets the criteria of Health and Safety Training requirements.

If you have questions regarding trainings, please call Carolyn at 336-677-1124 or Emily at 336-677-1126

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Marvelous Math
2021-08-12 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Emily NormanCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will use the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD), the Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) to learn how to incorporate math into activity planning. Math activities will be shared using children’s literature and handmade activities as a basis for teaching developmentally appropriate math concepts.
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
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Executive Committee Meeting at Lake Hampton - Annual Meeting
2021-08-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Lake Hampton, 1142 Crystal Lane, Yadkinville, NC, 27055, United States

Board Meeting at Lake Hampton - Annual Meeting
2021-08-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Lake Hampton, 1142 Crystal Lane, Yadkinville, NC, 27055, United States

Emergency Preparedness & Response in Child Care
2021-08-24 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Natalie Williams, Emily NormanCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will gain information, knowledge, and tools to prepare them for many types of emergencies. They will learn how to plan, prepare, practice, respond, and recover from various emergency situations as they relate to child care. Participants will receive information on how to obtain an individual NCID as well as how to complete, submit, and maintain their EPR plan.
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.
This training meets the criteria of Health and Safety Training requirements
If you have questions regarding trainings, please call Carolyn at 336-677-1124 or Emily at 336-677-1126
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Preventing Challenging Behaviors: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
2021-08-31 18:30 | NC
Format: VirtualPresenter: Cherie White, Renae BeekerCHCs: 2Cost: NoneDescription: The environment a teacher creates, paired with his/her knowledge of the children in their care, can prevent many challenging behaviors in young children. Teachers who create positive social environments find that children more easily develop the social-emotional skills they need to succeed. This session focuses on modifications teachers can make in six key areas of the environment that will prevent and reduce conflict that leads to challenging behaviors. This training will be led by Behavior Specialist, Cherie White.
This Virtual training limited to 20 participants and an email address is required to gain access.
If you have questions regarding trainings, please call Carolyn at 336-677-1124 or Emily at 336-677-1126
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Closed for Labor Day Holiday
2021-09-06 | NC

Sanitation Requirements for Child Care Centers
2021-09-16 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Chelsea JohnsonCHCs: 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.
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
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CPR/First Aid
2021-09-23 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Executive Committee Meeting
2021-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Maplewood Baptist Church, 1100 Maplewood Drive, Yadkinville, NC

Board Meeting
2021-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Maplewood Baptist Church, 1100 Maplewood Drive, Yadkinville, NC

Playground Safety
2021-09-28 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Emily NormanCHCs: 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.
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
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Board Meeting
2021-10-01 09:00 - 10:00 | NC

ITS-SIDS
2021-10-05 18:30 | 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. Key messages of this training include engaging in safe sleep practices and creating a safe sleep environment for infants and toddlers.
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.
This training meets the criteria of Health and Safety Training requirements
If you have questions regarding trainings, please call Carolyn at 336-677-1124 or Emily at 336-677-1126
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FLIP IT! An Intervention Strategy for Addressing Challenging Behavior
2021-10-12 18:30 | NC
Format: VirtualPresenter: Renae Beeker, Cherie WhiteCHCs: 2Cost: NoneDescription: FLIP IT® is a strategy anyone can use to address a challenging behavior. It is a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense, and effective four-step process embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic: F-Feelings, L-Limits, I-Inquiries, and P-Prompts. FLIP IT transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, applicable in a variety of challenging situations, and portable. FLIP IT may not be rocket science, but it is brain development, and an effective strategy all teachers should know how to use. Come learn how to FLIP your kids instead of flipping your lid! This training will be led by Behavior Specialist, Renae Beeker.
This Virtual training limited to 20 participants and an email address is required to gain access.
If you have questions regarding trainings, please call Carolyn at 336-677-1124 or Emily at 336-677-1126
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Fire Safety
2021-10-14 18:30 | 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
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Holiday Make & Take
2021-11-04 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Emily NormanCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will be introduced to ideas/activities that relate to Thanksgiving and Christmas. They will be able to create simple crafts that can be used in their classrooms.
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
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Closed for Veteran's Day Holiday
2021-11-11 | NC

CPR/First Aid November
2021-11-16 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-26 | NC

Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment
2021-12-09 18:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Emily NormanCHCs: 2Cost: $5 (non-refundable)Description: Participants will receive an overview of child abuse and Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). They will learn the dangers of SBS and how to prevent it. Learning outcomes for child maltreatment include identifying outward signs of abuse and neglect, discussing family and environmental situations that may trigger abuse, stating ways to prevent abuse from occurring in child care settings, and listing the caregiver’s role in reporting suspected abuse/neglect.
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.
This training meets the criteria of Health and Safety Training requirements
If you have questions regarding trainings, please call Carolyn at 336-677-1124 or Emily at 336-677-1126
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