Participants will receive handwashing, diapering, toileting, and sanitation procedures as they are performed multiple times daily. While an early educator may believe they already know how to wash hands properly, diaper children, assist with toileting, and clean, this training can help improve or refine their behavior to keep themselves and children healthy. Reviewing proper techniques…

Participants will learn about making the child care environment more inclusive for individuals with access, functional, and special health care needs, focusing on infants and toddlers and those who care for them.

In this training, participants will increase their knowledge of the early signs and detection of autism in young children, be able to name supportive ways to share concerns with caregivers, identify resources that support and can assist young children with autism in the ECE setting, and explore developmentally appropriate activities and inclusion practices for young…

This training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment.   Register Here!

Participants will receive handwashing, diapering, toileting, and sanitation procedures as they are performed multiple times daily. While an early educator may believe they already know how to wash hands properly, diaper children, assist with toileting, and clean, this training can help improve or refine their behavior to keep themselves and children healthy. Reviewing proper techniques…

Adults providing care for infants, 12 months or younger, are required to be trained in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Risk Reduction Practices. The Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep and SIDS Risk Reduction in Child Care (ITS-SIDS) is an approved training that provides an understanding of how to implement safe sleep practices.   Register Here!

Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) rules are designed to assist licensed childcare programs in adequately responding to the needs of children and others during disasters and emergencies. The EPR Plan addresses how a childcare center or a family childcare home will respond to natural and man-made disasters to ensure the safety and protection of the…

  Due to inclement weather and office closure, tonight’s Dental professional development session scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will announce future professional development opportunities through our newsletter and social media channels. For questions, please contact Susan Smith at [email protected] or call (336) 714-4351.  

Learn about the difference between teacher-generated and child-generated art, how to incorporate 3D Art with all age groups in your classroom, and how to improve creativity in the learning environment.   Register Here!

Early childhood trauma affects children ages 0-6. Despite assumptions that young age protects from trauma, research shows infants and toddlers are deeply affected by threatening events, even if they can’t verbalize reactions. Trauma sources include intentional violence (abuse, domestic violence), natural disasters, accidents, war, painful medical procedures, or sudden caregiver loss (including separation, not just…