Childcare in North Carolina costs too much. The average family pays $11,720 each year for childcare. That’s more than college tuition! Families with two kids
 Help Shape the Future of Forsyth County’s Youth Smart Start of Forsyth County is searching for a strategic planning partner to guide our organization’s
Childcare providers – your expertise and feedback are needed! Join Smart Start of Forsyth County for an important discussion on current challenges, evolving family needs,
 The Early Educators Conference 2025: “Let Your Garden Grow” has been rescheduled to March 1, 2025. The event will still be held at Atkins
One week until the Early Educator's Conference on March 14, 2026. Registration remains open for this professional development opportunity.
Forsyth County early childhood educators and childcare providers can access five to six DCDEE-approved training hours at no cost. The conference includes Dr. Andrea Anderson's opening session on NAEYC accreditation, five concurrent breakout sessions on critical topics including NAFCC pathways and NC QRIS navigation, a lunch and learn on trauma-informed practices and resilience, and a closing session with The Black Box Theatre on inclusion and expression in early learning. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided.
Registration for Forsyth County educators is complimentary. Surrounding counties welcome with minimal fee.
Register today or contact (336) 270-9851.
