Earn your CPR & First Aid certification upon completion of the class. You MUST pre-register at Smart Start of Pender County; however, payment is NOT due until the day of the training. This session is designed to meet child care requirements. SSPC 6:30-8:30 PM (Cost: $5 registration fee, $35 CASH ONLY the night of the […]

In this session, we will discuss what literacy is, how to introduce literacy into your daily routine and the importance of emergent literacy skills in the classroom.  In addition, we will also discuss ways to support emerging language and literacy skills in children of all ages. Literacy program grantees must attend. (2 Credit Hours) Cost: […]

Car Seat Safety Classes English Class 9:00am and Spanish Class 11:30am.

In this session, we will discuss what literacy is, how to introduce literacy into your daily routine and the importance of emergent literacy skills in the classroom.  In addition, we will also discuss ways to support emerging language and literacy skills in children of all ages. (1.5 Credit Hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenters: Candice Dillard, Quality […]

This training will focus on the role of the Child Care Consultant, visit types and their purposes, and navigating the DCDEE website. Available resources and strategies for maintaining compliance will also be discussed.  (2 credit hours) Cost: FREE Presenters: DCDEE Consultants SSPC 10:00-12:00 am & 6:30-8:30 pm

In this session, participants will learn -How to analyze the playground for potential problems and hazards, what constitutes unsafe play behavior by children, how to effectively monitor play areas through active movement and scanning, what methods of communication to use in emergency situations and how to develop an effective supervision plan to reduce injuries and […]

The regular board meeting will be held from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw NC.

This training will focus on positive interactions and how they are beneficial to children and caregivers. Topics will include importance of positive interactions, active listening, positive discipline and interactions according to the environmental rating scale. (1.5 Credit hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenter: Candice Dillard. Quality Consultant SSPC 6:30-8:00 PM