Smart Start of Forsyth County Training Expectations
We encourage all participants to make an effort to adhere to the training expectations outlined below:
- Each Participant must pre-register for each training to attend.
- Admittance will not be allowed after the first 10 minutes of class.
- Kindness and respect for one another and the presenter are expected.
- Only participants who have pre-registered for trainings will be issued a Training Certificate of Completion.
- All participants must log into Zoom with their cameras turned on (members of groups on one device must be visible) to receive credit for attendance.
- Cameras must remain on during the training, if you must step away, please post in chat to inform the presenter.
- Please type your name, position/title, and name of childcare facility in the chat box (this will also be utilized as a sign in at the beginning and end of each training).
- Participants’ interaction and participation with the presenter will be greatly appreciated.
- Complete the required pre-survey (with demographic info).*
- Each training participant must complete the training evaluation with the post-questionnaire (this will help SSFC determine the effectiveness of the training and inform decisions for future trainings).*
Policy Availability Statement:
Upcoming Trainings:
Stay Healthy, Stay Clean
Master the Habits That Keep Illness Out
ITS SIDS
Safe Sleep Saves Lives
2027-2029 Site Interest Meeting
NC Pre-K Site Interest Meeting Is your center ready to become part of the NC Pre-K program? Smart Start of Forsyth County is hosting an interest meeting for 4- and 5-star centers interested in joining the 2027-2029 cycle. This session will walk you through what it takes to become an NC Pre-K site and how...
F.E.L. – Daily Actions that Build Protective Factors
Implementing everyday practices and routines that strengthen family resilience and create positive outcomes for children.
Active Supervision
Watchful Eyes, Safer Spaces
Positive Interaction
Turn Tough Moments into Teaching Moments
First Aid CPR
Be Ready to Respond When It Matters Most
Engineering in the Classroom (STEM)
Engineering in the Classroom (STEM) 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...
Literacy in the Classroom
Literacy in the Classroom The literacy standards specified within the Foundation Blocks for Early Learning include oral expression, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, early knowledge, word recognition, print and book awareness, and written expression. These skills should be introduced at all ages. Teachers should provide literacy experiences for children during every part of the day. Join us...
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.
Art in the Classroom (STEM)
Art in the Classroom (STEM) Learn about the difference between teacher-generated and child-generated art, how to incorporate 3D Art with all age groups in your classroom, and how to improve creativity in the learning environment. Date: October 27, 2026 Location: Smart Start of Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC Cost: FREE Registration Deadline: October 21, 2026 at...
Science in the Classroom (STEM)
Art in the Classroom (STEM) Participants will understand the importance of introducing science in early childhood and be able to define science as a process of curiosity, exploration, and discovery. They will gain practical strategies for supporting scientific thinking in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through play-based, hands-on experiences that build observation and questioning, and problem-solving...