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 […]

The agency will be closed to the public Thursday, November 11th for the Veteran’s Day holiday and Friday, November 12th. The agency will reopen on Monday, November 15, 2021.

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.

The agency will be closed to the public Monday, November 22 thru November 26, 2021 for Thanksgiving.  The agency will reopen Monday November 29, 2021.

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.

Join us for our winter event! Date: December 4, 2021   Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm  Location: Smart Start of Pender County  600 N Timberly Lane Burgaw, NC 28425              For more information call (910) 259-9978. This will be a drive through event. The child must be present to receive books. Child friendly safety items […]

The agency will be closed to the public December 20 thru January 3rd in observance of Christmas and New Year’s day. The agency will reopen Monday, January 3, 2022.

Introduction to Resilience will introduce and define the Resilience Model to participants.  The Introduction will also help participants identify (ACES) Adverse Childhood Experiences and how it affects your general health. The session will direct participants to the professional resources in their community that can aid in building stronger resilience in their personal life, professional life, […]

Come learn about the new child care health consultation services available in New Hanover & Pender Counties. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the new Child Care Health Consultant and discuss training and technical assistance opportunities related to health and safety, including nutrition, physical activity, infectious diseases and more. (NHC/Pender Providers only) Click here to […]

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. 2 Credit Hours, Presenters: Shelly Martin and Candice Dillard