Training participants will learn what Active Supervision is in the classroom and how to ensure state regulations in the early childhood environment are being met as they relate to Active Supervision. Participants will also learn strategies that will support everyday supervision practices while caring for children in the indoor and outdoor learning environments.
In this training we will define Positive interactions. Discuss why they are important and how we can develop positive interactions in difficult situations.
This training, developed by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, will include information about children with special health care needs, ADA inclusion requirements, care teams for children with special health care needs, the role of the CCHC, required documentation for children with special health care needs and for handling medical emergencies…
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
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Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) rules are designed to assist licensed childcare programs to adequately respond to the needs of children and others in the event of disasters and emergencies. The EPR Plan addresses how a childcare center, or a family childcare home will respond to both natural and man-made disasters; to ensure the safety and protection of the children and staff
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.
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.
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.
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.