CPR & First Aid (In-person)
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. Register at: CPR & First Aid (Recertification) Pender Providers Only - Smart Start New Hanover County (newhanoverkids.org) 6:30-8:30 pm, Cost: $30, […]
January 23rd – CPR & First Aid (Renewal)- In Person
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 […]
January 31st – IT’S SIDS-Via Zoom
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 […]
February 9th –Recognize & Report Child Abuse and Neglect – Via Zoom
This training provides an overview of Child Protective Services (CPS) reporting and the CPS process. This training provides the statutes and guidelines for North Carolina Child Protective Services, including what […]
February 9th -Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma- Via Zoom ( Part 2)
Participants will learn the definitions of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) and how this type of abuse effects a young child. They will learn about early brain development, infant […]
February 16th- Introduction to Farm to Early Care & Education-Via Zoom
Have you heard of Farm to ECE? Farm to ECE (F2ECE) is a creative & developmentally appropriate way to introduce young children to fresh fruits & veggies, local farms, gardening […]
February 20th- Brushing is Fun –Via Zoom
‘Brushing is Fun!’ combines early oral health best practices and sanitation guidelines giving early care and education programs the information they need to establish a tooth brushing routine in the […]
Apply Now! – 2023 Requests for Proposals
Request for Proposals are Open! Smart Start of Pender County seeks proposals that focus on programs beneficial to children ages 0 to 5 and ensure that young children have the […]
February 23rd- Understanding Behavior- Via Zoom
From The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old, A ZERO TO THREE Curriculum for Early Childhood Professionals. Unit 6 – Understanding Behavior focuses on how children’s behavior is […]
March 15th- Environment Rating Scale Fundamentals
In this session we will review and practice scoring indicators in the Environment Rating Scales. We will define commonly used terms, and identify resources available when using the scales. Wednesday […]
