  Join us for the 2026-2027 NC Pre-K Q&A session, where you’ll gain valuable insight into the enrollment process for the upcoming school year. During this interactive session, we’ll walk you through the necessary steps for enrollment, and highlight the essential documents required for a smooth application process.  RSVP TODAY!
Collaborative Alliance for Response Early Education – Director’s Forum Join us for an exclusive first look at Smart Start of Forsyth County’s 2026-2030 Strategic Priorities! Discover our vision for the next five years and the innovative direction we’re taking to strengthen early childhood education and systems change in Forsyth County. Learn how our new priorities…
 Pre-Conference Social Date: December 5, 2025 Venue: Courtyard Marriot DT | 640 W 4th St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 | Rooftop Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm  Conference Date: December 6, 2025 Time: 7:30am-5:00pm Location: Intergenerational Wellness and Arts Center Address:114 30th St, Suite 604, W-S, NC 27105 Theme: Breaking Barriers  Ceremony Dinner Date: December 6, 2025 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Intergenerational Wellness and Arts Center…
Self-care is all about caring for your health and ensuring you have everything you need to thrive as a teacher. Without caring for yourself, you won’t have the energy to help your students. Because teaching is such an intensive job, educators can greatly benefit from learning about and practicing self-care at work and at home…
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. Â To register, purchase tickets…
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. Â To register, purchase tickets…
Nutrition can be tied into all aspects of the curriculum. Active, hands-on lessons promote healthy habits and improve attention spans, engage children in learning, and increase understanding of key concepts. In this training, we will discuss strategies to minimize struggles with trying new foods and offer suggestions for fun and engaging activities that promote healthy behaviors and can be incorporated into any curriculum
Smart Start of Forsyth County is a proud provider of First Aid, CPR, and AED Training. Be sure to register early; spaces are limited. To receive the certificate, participants must attend the entire training session.
Early childhood trauma refers to traumatic events occurring between birth and age six. Since young children may not verbalize their experiences and react differently from older children, people often assume they’re unaffected. However, research shows young children can be deeply impacted by threats to their safety or that of caregivers. Symptoms are well documented, and…
This training highlights the essential role of observation and assessment in supporting early childhood development. It outlines key objectives such as understanding different observation methods, documenting and analyzing findings, and applying assessment data to guide instruction. The presentation covers formative and summative assessments, emphasizes ethical considerations like confidentiality and cultural sensitivity, and encourages reflective documentation….