This comprehensive workshop is designed to meet CCDF training requirements while equipping child care providers with essential knowledge and practical skills to maintain safe, healthy environments for children. Whether you’re a new provider or renewing your certification, this interactive session will help you build confidence in managing daily health and safety challenges while ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Bring the whole family to this exciting celebration of everything our community has to offer. Explore local resources and discover amazing small businesses right in your neighborhood, all while enjoying classic carnival games, thrilling activities, and delicious food truck favorites. Whether you’re looking to connect with local services, support neighborhood businesses, or simply have a great time with your loved ones, this event has something for everyone. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to celebrate what makes Forsyth County special. It’s more than just a carnival – it’s your chance to strengthen the connections that make our community thrive!
Join the Family Childcare & Center Enrichment Foundation for a transformative four-day retreat designed specifically for childcare providers and educators. From June 5-8 in Winston-Salem, immerse yourself in workshops and activities that will rejuvenate your professional practice, physical wellbeing, and spiritual purpose. Connect with a community that understands your challenges and celebrate the vital work you do. Return to your childcare setting refreshed, inspired, and equipped with new strategies to thrive personally and professionally.
Raise Your Voice: Solving Forsyth County’s Child Care Crisis
Join Smart Start of Forsyth County for a FREE family-friendly event to address our community’s child care crisis. Watch the “Take Care” documentary, participate in meaningful advocacy, and enjoy dinner with your family. Kids’ activities provided! Together, we can demand better child care solutions for all Forsyth County families.
Men in ECE: Transforming Early Childhood Education Through Diversity
Join Smart Start of Forsyth County and the M.A.L.E. Initiative on June 26, 2025, for an engaging Smart Table Talk on “Convening Men in Early Childhood Education.” Featured speaker Dr. Jawan Burwell from NC A&T State University will lead a discussion on encouraging gender equality, promoting positive masculinity, and breaking barriers in the teaching profession. This lunch-hour event (12:00-1:30 PM) at Goodwill Industries’ Self Reliance Hall will explore how increasing male representation in early childhood settings benefits children’s development and strengthens the profession. Registration required.
This program is to support parents of young children in Forsyth County by providing them with tools for success and a network for support. Parents and caregivers will gain confidence by building from their experiences to enhance the community. Free for families with children 0-5
This program is to support parents of young children in Forsyth County by providing them with tools for success and a network for support. Parents and caregivers will gain confidence by building from their experiences to enhance the community. Free for families with children 0-5
This program is to support parents of young children in Forsyth County by providing them with tools for success and a network for support. Parents and caregivers will gain confidence by building from their experiences to enhance the community. Free for families with children 0-5
This program is to support parents of young children in Forsyth County by providing them with tools for success and a network for support. Parents and caregivers will gain confidence by building from their experiences to enhance the community. Free for families with children 0-5
