July 12, 2025

Health & Safety Essentials for Early Educators

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.

July 15, 2025

Emergency Preparedness and Response

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

July 22, 2025

Playground Safety

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 To register,

July 29, 2025

Children with Special Health Care Needs

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...

July 30, 2025

Influencing Policies

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

August 5, 2025

Positive Interaction

In this training we will define Positive interactions. Discuss why they are important and how we can develop positive interactions in difficult situations.

August 12, 2025

Room Arrangement

Learn about the dos and don’ts of classroom arrangement, about ITERS and ECERS.

August 19, 2025

Active Supervision

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.

August 21, 2025

First Aid/CPR

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.

August 23, 2025

Community Connection Carnival

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!

August 26, 2025

We’re Moving We’re Learning

Infusing classrooms with physical activity—or at least the option of some movement, at student discretion—isn’t just good for kids’ bodies. It’s also a powerful tool for improving learning, focus, and reducing classroom management issues. Physical activity that amplifies learning can have a powerful effect on retention and engagement—it’s also fun. Learn ways to integrate more...

August 29, 2025

Pathway to Improved Outcomes of Children and Families

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

September 2, 2025

Observations and Assessments

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.

September 9, 2025

ITERS 3

Learn what assessors are looking for in the classroom environment as well as the teacher-child interactions that impact infant and toddlers’ developmental milestones. Also, discuss practices that will help increase your scores.

September 16, 2025

ECERS 3

Learn what assessors are looking for in the classroom environment as well as the teacher-child interactions that impact infant and toddlers’ developmental milestones. Also, discuss practices that will help increase your scores.

September 23, 2025

Everyday Actions + Protective Factors = Results (Actions Help Build Protective Factors)

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

September 23, 2025

Stay Healthy, Stay Clean

Participants will receive handwashing, diapering, toileting, and sanitation procedures as they are performed multiple times a day. While an early educator may believe that they already know how to properly wash hands, diaper children, assist with toileting, and clean, this training can help improve or refine their behavior to keep themselves and children healthy. Reviewing proper technique is a good reminder that these processes are beyond cleanliness but can also prevent the spread of infectious disease.

September 30, 2025

Engineering in the Classroom

Engineering activities provide opportunities for children to grow and mature, and engineering design challenges promote social and emotional learning. In early childhood settings, educators and young children solve problems using available materials and an engineering design process. The process is not step-by-step because it looks different depending on the age of the children, the time available, and their engagement with adults, helping them reflect on their work and process. Learn what this looks like and how to incorporate this into your classroom.

October 7, 2025

Family Engagement Activity at a Childcare Site

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

October 7, 2025

Self-Care

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 and how to relieve stress even in the workplace.

October 14, 2025

Cultural Competency and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education

This training emphasizes creating respectful, inclusive environments that celebrate cultural diversity and promote equity. It defines cultural competency as an ongoing process of self-awareness, learning, and action, and inclusion as ensuring participation and belonging for all children. The presentation outlines the benefits of these practices, such as stronger social-emotional development, academic success, and preparation for a diverse world, while offering practical teaching strategies and addressing common challenges like bias and limited resources.

October 21, 2025

Creating Exciting Outdoor Learning Environments

Outdoor play is vital in early childhood education, letting children express themselves and burn energy. Kids explore nature, take risks, and build confidence. Extending classroom centers outdoors develops skills like pretend play. When children invent games, they use imagination and resources to create new realities, enhancing socialization and language as they share ideas with peers. This gives them more control over learning. Join us to discover exciting outdoor learning opportunities for your center.

October 28, 2025

FLIP IT

Participants will learn the four supportive steps to help young children identify their feelings, learn healthy self-control, and reduce challenging behaviors.

November 4, 2025

SSFC Trainings

SSFC Trainings

November 18, 2025

SSFC Trainings

SSFC Trainings

November 18, 2025

Family Engagement Activity

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

November 25, 2025

SSFC Trainings

SSFC Trainings

December 2, 2025

SSFC Trainings

SSFC Trainings

December 9, 2025

SSFC Trainings

SSFC Trainings

December 9, 2025

Family Engagement Activity

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

January 6, 2026

SSFC Trainings

SSFC Trainings

January 13, 2026

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SSFC Trainings

January 20, 2026

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January 27, 2026

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February 3, 2026

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February 10, 2026

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February 17, 2026

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March 3, 2026

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March 10, 2026

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March 17, 2026

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March 24, 2026

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March 31, 2026

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April 14, 2026

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April 21, 2026

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April 28, 2026

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May 5, 2026

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May 12, 2026

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May 19, 2026

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May 26, 2026

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June 2, 2026

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June 9, 2026

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June 16, 2026

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June 23, 2026

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SSFC Trainings

June 30, 2026

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