This training will introduce participants to the document North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Participants will use the book to learn about the standards, how they are structured, and how to implement them in early childhood settings. Participants will construct the knowledge base necessary to use the standards in supporting children in their learning and development by embedding the standards in daily classroom planning and practice.

Training developed by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center covering allergies, anaphylaxis and emergency treatment in child care. Participants will learn about allergies and common allergens, how to reduce the risk of developing allergies and reduce exposure to allergens, to recognize signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, become familiar with proper storage and use of epinephrine auto-injectors, how to follow emergency follow up procedures and about required documentation. This training meets the requirement of Article 1B of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes (90-21.15A) which requires mandatory training for child-serving individuals or entities that elect to acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use: https://publichealth.nc.gov/wch/providers/anaphylaxis-training.htm)

Brushing is Fun, Start by Age 1 (1 Hr): This training combines early oral best proactives and sanitation guidelines giving early care and education programs the information they need to establish a toothbrushing routine in the classroom. Appropriate target audiences include childcare providers, administrators, caregivers, educators and staff.

Calling All Smile Crusaders: Dental Health Training (1 Hr): This training discusses the importance of teaching young children and their families about how good oral health habits, from the eruption of the very first little tooth, can establish a lifetime of dental health.

In this virtual training, participants will:

1. Understand the difference between Time In and Time Out.

2. Understand the importance of developing a plan; be ready to deal with difficultbehaviors before they are needed.

3. Understand the “function” of a child’s behavior.

4. Understand how to respond to a child who exhibits challenging behavior.

5. How to use peer partnering to support the development of social-emotional skills.

This training covers infants and toddlers on their early childhood development and the resources available to them. Participants will review developmental milestones for infants and toddlers and gain specific knowledge of typical vs. atypical development, identify strategies and ways to communicate with parents/caregivers when there are concerns related to a specific child’s development, learn more about community resources related to developmental needs including who can and how to refer, and identify ways to collaborate amongst early educators, parents/caregivers, developmental support staff, and other community support members.

This learning event is for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR certification. This is designed to help individuals recognize and respond to an emergency and demonstrate the three emergency action steps. Proper CPR techniques will be demonstrated during the training event. Participants will also be able to identify signals of a breathing emergency. The instructors will assess knowledge gained through guided video skill practice and instructor feedback. Feedback on outcome mastery will be provided throughout the session and during the evaluation process.

This class will take place on March 4th and March 6th

Handwashing module: Participants learn about infectious disease and how it is spread. They are taught the consequences of inadequate handwashing, how to wash hands and assist children with handwashing, and when adults and children must wash hands in child care. Participants will learn common sources of violations and issues to avoid. 

Diapering module: Participants learn when and how to check diapers, what kind of equipment is required for proper diapering, the correct steps of diapering and how proper diapering prevents the spread of germs. Participants learn common sources of violations and issues to avoid.