Are you hearing about a  pyramid model and not really sure what that means? Do you wonder how a pyramid relates to challenging behaviors? Are you considering attending a CEU-level learning event about social-emotional development but are afraid to make the time commitment until you know a little more? If you answered yes to any […]

Come and help us celebrate Read Across America! Each child present from birth - 10 years of age will receive two FREE books. Hosted by: Child Care Resource and Referral of Pender County  Time: Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Smart Start of Pender County      600 N Timberly Lane    Burgaw, NC […]

This training will focus on creating lesson plans that meet the activity requirements. We will also discuss how elements of scheduling and planning are addressed in the environment rating scale and what to look for.  (1.5 credit hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenter: Candice Dillard, Quality Consultant, SSPC 6:30-8:00pm.

Board Development/Nominating committee will meet at 10:30am Finance committee will meet at 11:00am Full board meeting at 12:00pm   Board and committee meetings are usually held on the 4th Tuesday; however, other meeting dates may be scheduled and held as needed to conduct the work of the partnership. Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. A […]

Come to this session to learn about children’s perception of fire. We will discuss children’s misuse of fire and practical approaches to teach young children fire safety. Each facility that is represented at the training will receive a Play Safe Be Safe kit to use with the children. The number of kits for distribution is […]