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.

This training will help us to recognize uses for environmental print and literacy opportunities in our everyday environment. We will also discuss ways to support emerging language and literacy skills. 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm, Cost: $10, 1.5 Credit hours, Presenters: Angel Parker and Candice Dillard

Join us as we discuss ways to safely and properly transport children. We will also review Covid-19 guidelines, identify the different types of car seats, who should ride in them and review basic installation procedures. 6:30-8:00 pm, Cost $10, 1.5 Credit Hours, Presenters: Shelly Martin and Candice Dillard

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. Registration is for participants with a current certification from an authorized organization. Cost $30 Click here to register https://www.newhanoverkids.org/community/workshops-training/cpr-first-aid-at-smart-start-pender-county-recertification-in-person/ 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm, Cost: […]

Part 2 Building Resilience for Parents, Grandparents, Foster parents and other Support Persons Virtual Training This workshop will help participants decrease stress and anxiety in their daily activities. We will use the workbook “The Highway Inside of Me” during the training. Please pick up this book at our agency following completion of Introduction to Resilience. […]