C.A.R.E. – Director’s Forum October 2026
Save the date for our next C.A.R.E. Directors Forum: Professional Development and Credentialing Pathways, Building Careers, Not Just Filling Positions, on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.
The SPARK Spotlight – Celebrating Apprentices
Join us October 28 at Sedge Garden Community Center to celebrate SPARK apprentices building careers in early childhood education. RSVP today!
Outdoor Play and Learning Environment
Keep Playgrounds, Safe, Fun, and Code-Compliant
F.E.L. – Supporting Family Engagement Events
Planning, implementing, and evaluating family-centered events and activities that strengthen community connections and celebrate family strengths
C.A.R.E. – Director’s Forum December 2026
Save the date for our next C.A.R.E. Director's Forum: Compensation, Benefits and Financial Sustainability, Paying What They're Worth, on Thursday, December 17, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.
Safe Handling for Child and Early Educator Well-being
Protect Little Bodies — and Your Own
C.A.R.E. – Director’s Forum February 2027
Save the date for our next C.A.R.E. Director's Forum: Technology and Innovation in Program Operations, Working Smarter, on Thursday, February 25, 2027 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.
C.A.R.E. – Director’s Forum April 2027
Save the date for our next C.A.R.E. Director's Forum: Educator Wellness and Preventing Burnout, Sustaining the Sustainers, on Thursday, April 22, 2027 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.
C.A.R.E. – Director’s Forum June 2027
Save the date for our final C.A.R.E. Director's Forum of the fiscal year: State of the Field, Policy, Funding and Network Wrap-Up, What's Next for FY27-28, on Thursday, June 24, 2027 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Smart Start of Forsyth County.