April 20th, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Cost: $10, Location: SSPC, 2 Credit Hours, Presenter: Shelly Martin Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS. At this training, we will review the Child Care Laws and regulations written on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. This training is the required by Division of Child Development and […]

In this series, participants will learn how to utilize tools for selecting healthy foods and beverages, which nutrients our bodies need for good health in addition to learning how to prepare healthy meals and snacks through hands on experiences. Instructor: Carrie Rivenbark - Contact 259-1236/carivenb@ncsu.edu 801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw NC

May 11th, 6:30pm-8:30 pm, Cost: Free, 2 Credit Hours, Presenter: Regina Bass- Corley Building Your Bounce is a workshop designed to meet you where you are and help you focus on your own health, happiness and overall well-being.  Together, we will learn about resilience and how important it is that you learn to promote your […]

May 18th, 6:30pm-8:30 pm. Cost: $40, Location: SSPC, Presenter: Lakeasha Glaspie This training teaches early childhood educators and others how to respond to and manage illness and injuries in a child or infant during the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Class size is limited

May 23rd, 6:30-8:30 pm Cost $10, (This training is free to Pender County Early Educators, call for more info.) 2 Credit Hours, Presenters: Candice Dillard & Shelly Martin  From The Growing the Brain:  From Birth to 5 years old, A Zero to Three Curriculum for Early Childhood Professionals. This session will explore how communication skills […]

June 8th, 6:30pm-8:30 pm, Cost: Free, 2 Credit Hours, Presenter: Regina Bass- Corley Building Your Bounce is a workshop designed to meet you where you are and help you focus on your own health, happiness and overall well-being.  Together, we will learn about resilience and how important it is that you learn to promote your […]

Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. will hold its monthly board meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 12:00 PM. The meeting will be held at Smart Start of Pender County located at 600 N Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC 28425.  Please contact Executive Director Connie Carr-Costin at (910) 259-9978 or ccarr-costin@pender4kids.com for attendance and additional information.  […]

Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. will hold its monthly board meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 . The meeting will be held as a virtual meeting on the Zoom platform. Attendees will be able to call in or connect online by Zoom. Please contact Connie Carr-Costin at (910) 259-9978 or ccarr-costin@pender4kids.com for the link […]

    Each year, Jumpstart selects a campaign book that fosters language and social-emotional development, honors the diversity in our world, has a strong narrative, and appeals to young children. That book is read across the country and around the world by adults and young readers on Read for the Record day. This year, Jumpstart’s […]