Save the date for our final C.A.R.E. Director’s Forum of the fiscal year: State of the Field, Policy, Funding and Network Wrap-Up, What’s Next for FY27-28, on Thursday, June 24, 2027 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.
Save the date for our next C.A.R.E. Director’s Forum: Educator Wellness and Preventing Burnout, Sustaining the Sustainers, on Thursday, April 22, 2027 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.
Save the date for our next C.A.R.E. Director’s Forum: Technology and Innovation in Program Operations, Working Smarter, on Thursday, February 25, 2027 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.
Save the date for our next C.A.R.E. Director’s Forum: Compensation, Benefits and Financial Sustainability, Paying What They’re Worth, on Thursday, December 17, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.
Save the date for our next C.A.R.E. Directors Forum: Professional Development and Credentialing Pathways, Building Careers, Not Just Filling Positions, on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.
NC Pre-K Site Interest Meeting Is your center ready to become part of the NC Pre-K program? Smart Start of Forsyth County is hosting an interest meeting for 4- and 5-star centers interested in joining the 2027-2029 cycle. This session will walk you through what it takes to become an NC Pre-K site and how…
Solving the Staffing Crisis: Recruitment & Retention That Works Staffing is the challenge many childcare programs in Forsyth County are facing right now. Mark your calendar for the opening session of our FY26–27 forum series, where directors will leave with practical, ready-to-use recruitment and retention strategies. Thursday, August 27, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00…
Smart Start of Forsyth County is opening its Resource Room to early childhood educators and childcare providers for a free classroom materials giveaway. Stop by and pick up fully stocked activity bins and free giant book bags to take back to your classroom at no cost.
Early Educators Conference 2026 FRUITS OF YOUR LABOR: Celebrating Early Education, Growth, and Teacher Impact Location: Forsyth Tech Robert L. Strickland Center 1615 Miller St, Winston-Salem, 27103 Date & time: Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00am–Mar 14, 2026 at 3:00pm EST ET RSVP TODAY! Presented by Smart Start of Forsyth County, this conference provides tools,…