This training will help us to recognize literacy opportunities in our everyday environment. We will also discuss ways to support emerging language and literacy skills. This training is only for Raising a Reader participants a separate literacy training may be offered later in the fiscal year for other child care providers. 6:30-7:30 pm, Cost: Free, […]

Building Resilience is a three part series divided into three separate workshops, Introduction to Resilience, Part 1 and Part 2.  All sessions will help the participants understand trauma and its effects on the body. The Part 1 and 2 classes will introduce new Resiliency tools and strategies to help reset your nervous system to bring […]

With the exception of holiday weekends, our Resource Library is open 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM the 1st Saturday of every month. For more information, contact us at 259-9978, Extension 27.

Come help us kickoff and celebrate Week of the Young Child. The event will be held on Saturday, April 2nd from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Smart Start of Pender County. Each child present from birth-10 years of age will receive “2” free books and child friendly safety items. All children must be present to receive […]

This learning event is designed to assist Family Child Care Home Providers in defining self-care, identifying the benefits of self-care, measuring their current status of self-care, and developing a plan for them to incorporate self-care. In this session, participants will be introduced to enriching strategies while participating in small and large group activities * Click […]

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 is investigated; recognizing possible signs of child abuse and neglect; and how to respond if you have concerns that a child is being abused or […]

We know that monitoring and screening in early childhood early care and education settings is critical to identifying children at risk for developmental delays. What is less known is how programs use developmental monitoring and screening tools and ways caregivers talk with families about their children's growth and development. This training will help participants understand […]

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 crying, and prevention of SBS/AHT. The training also provides guidance on how to recognize, respond to, and report SBS/AHT. *Must attend both sessions to receive […]

Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. will hold an Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM. 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 […]

With the exception of holiday weekends, our Resource Library is open 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM the 1st Saturday of every month. For more information, contact us at 259-9978, Extension 27.