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Early Care & Education

 

 


 

 

Early Childhood Professionals! Make an appointment with Smart Start Rowan to complete a Professional Development Plan and receive a $25 Sheetz Gift card. (No strings attached). You will learn about ALL of the resources available to you in our state as an Early Childhood Professional, and we will tell you all about our NEW education incentives for continuing your education in early childhood!  You must work at least 20 hours/week in a licensed childcare in Rowan County to Qualify.

 Email Jamie to make an appointment jguagliano@smartstartrowan.org

 


 

 

 

Training Policy & Procedures

(April, May, June 2022)

 

Training Policy & Procedures

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To complete your registration information online, please complete the survey monkey by clicking these links: 

June registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9PRG2C

July – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9B63TXM

August – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JRY5622

September – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QX9LXXR

 

Payments can be made by phone by calling (704) 630-9085, by mail to our office address at 1329 Jake Alexander Blvd. S in Salisbury, NC 28146, or we can take cash payments in our office during business hours from 8:30 – 5:00, Monday through Friday.
 
 
 
 

 

Education in Action  Application (pdf)

Education in Action Facility Letter of Agreement (pdf)

Education in Action Professional Development Plan Application (pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services for Child Care Professionals

Research shows that high quality early care and education programs help children develop stronger language, pre-mathematical and social skills than those in lower quality settings. Smart Start Rowan works with local child care centers, family child care homes and church preschools to improve the quality of early learning environments. Supporting educational opportunities for child care professionals is a priority. Below are a list of Smart Start Rowan programs that work to enhance the experiences a child receives during those first critical years.

Child Care Resource and Referral: Training and on-site assistance to child care professionals working to maintain or improve quality. For information regarding training’s please contact: Jamie Guagliano, Early Education Program Lead 704-603-3351, jguagliano@smartstartrowan.org

 

North Carolina Pre-K (NCPK): Free high quality pre-kindergarten education for four-year-olds who may not have had the opportunities that prepare them for success in school. To inquire about becoming a NC Pre-K site, call 704-630-9085.

W.A.G.E.$. Provides education-based salary supplements to reward teacher education and continuity of care for those working with children between the ages of 0-5. If you are interested in participating in the WAGE$ program, please complete a WAGE$ application (PDF). Services are provided by Child Care Services Association, 919-967-3272, and funded by Smart Start Rowan.

Behavioral Support: Provides training and in classroom assistance to child care professionals to support inclusion of children with special needs, developmental concerns or social-emotional issues. Services provided by Partners in Learning Child Development and Family Resource Center, 704 638-9020.

 

Recognized in the News

Rowan County Early Childhood Professional provider Denise Lyerly, owner of Joy-N-The Morning Home Childcare was recognized for her involvement in the Early Childhood Club and in the community during the Student Leadership Awards at Stanly Community College.

 

 

 

 

 

1329 Jake Alexander Blvd S
Salisbury, NC 28146

Phone: 704-630-9085

Training Opportunities

  1. ITS SIDS

    July 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  2. Inclusion and Diversity: creating Responsive Classroom Environments that Serve Each Child

    July 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  3. Emergency Preparedness (Virtual)

    July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  4. Appropriate Supervision in Childcare (Virtual)

    July 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  5. Supporting Developmental Monitoring and Screening in Early Care and Education Settings (In-person)

    July 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  6. ITS SIDS (In Person)

    August 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  7. NC Pre K Orientation (In Person)

    August 8 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
  8. How Are You? How Am I? (Virtual)

    August 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  9. A Focus on Recruitment and Retainment (Virtual)

    August 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  10. Getting Ready for ITERS

    August 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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NC PRE-K 2022-2023

 

 

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2022-2023 NC Pre-K applications are now available. To better serve you, and with safety in mind, we are offering two options to turn in applications. Please contact us with any questions or concerns, (704) 630-9085. Click here for more information.
Las solicitudes de NC Pre-K para el ciclo escolar 2022-2023 ya están disponibles. Para poder serviles mejor, y poniendo la seguridad de todos primero, les estamos ofreciendo dos alternativas para entregar sus solicitudes. Si tiene preguntas sobre el proceso puede comunicarse al (704) 630-9085.
Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.

 

 

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