Smart Start of Yadkin County

Make & Take April
2022-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
Format: In-PersonPresenter: Dorothy ChurchCHCs: 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 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 Meeting
2022-04-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-03-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-02-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-01-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-12-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Location To Be Determined

Executive Committee Meeting
2022-04-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-03-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-12-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Location To Be Determined

Closed for Good Friday Holiday
2022-04-15 | NC

Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
2022-04-05 19:30 - 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 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 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

Medication Administration
2022-04-05 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 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.
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How are you? How am I?
2022-03-17 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
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 teaching of emotions fun and easy.
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CPR/First Aid March
2022-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
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 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 8 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

Playground Safety February
2022-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
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 8 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 February
2022-02-10 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. 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 8 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

Make & Take January
2022-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
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 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

Closed for Martin Luther King Day Holiday
2022-01-17 | NC

CPR/First Aid January
2022-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Smart Start of Yadkin County Office, 129 W Main St., Yadkinville, NC, 27055
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 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 8 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 (336-677-1124) for more information.
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

Closed for Christmas Holiday
2021-12-23 - 2022-01-02 | NC

Eat Right, Grow Strong – Nutrition for Young Children
2021-12-14 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 learn why nutrition is so important to young children. They will explain the components of a child care setting that promotes healthy eating, describe the role of the child care staff in helping shape healthy eating behaviors in children, and list ideas staff can use in the classroom to help children promote healthy habits.
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

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
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

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

CPR/First Aid November
2021-11-16 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
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form

Closed for Veteran's Day Holiday
2021-11-11 | NC

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
Individual Training Registration Form \ Group Training Registration Form
