Smart Start Rowan

Building Brighter Futures

Smart Start Rowan on FacebookPhone:704-630-9085
Fax:704-603-3340

Early Care & Education

 

 

Training Policy & Procedures

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Beginning July 6, 2021, Smart Start Rowan will re-open to the public, as staff will be available in the office, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. However, drawing on guidance from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), we will limit the total number of people allowed inside the building as needed, in order to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19.

We will require face coverings to be worn upon entry into the building, for non-vaccinated individuals. To adhere to current CDC guidelines, face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated individuals.

We request symptomatic individuals or those with individuals in their in their home who are symptomatic, not enter the building.

Our playroom will be open, by appointment only, to ensure a limited number of visitors at one time.

Our Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) will have totes available for in-person check out and return. ELRC members may continue to call ahead to request ELRC items, to request our staff make die cuts, or to laminate items that may have been dropped off if they are uncomfortable coming into the building. They may also request that SSR staff meet them outside for pick-up of items as well. ELRC resources will be sanitized after return to help minimize exposure.

More information will be forthcoming, regarding the individual activities that we administer, and when they will transition into an in-person or hybrid format, instead of fully virtual.  Examples of this include Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups, Triple P parenting sessions, trainings/workshops for early childhood educators, committee and Board meetings, SSR hosted events, etc. Feel free to reach out to our staff if you have specific questions about this.

 

A partir del 6 de Julio de 2021, Smart Start Rowan reabrirá sus puertas al público en general, el personal estará disponible en la oficina, de Lunes a Viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Sin embargo, limitaremos el número de personas permitidas dentro del edificio según sea necesario, para minimizar algún posible contagio de COVID-19.

El uso de cubrebocas será requerido para entrar al edificio, para personas no vacunadas. Para cumplir con las recomendaciones actuales del Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC por sus siglas en Inglés), el cubrebocas será opcional para las personas completamente vacunadas.

Solicitamos de la manera más atenta que las personas sintomáticas o con personas sintomáticas en su hogar que no ingresen al edificio.

Nuestra sala de juegos estará abierta bajo reservación solamente, para asegurarnos que se respete la capacidad de visitantes a la vez.

Nuestro Centro de Recursos de la Educación Temprana (ELRC por sus siglas en Ingles) tendrá las cajas de juguetes disponibles para llevarlos y devolverlos en persona. Los miembros del ELRC pueden continuar hablando para hacer pedidos con anticipación, como reservar su caja, pedir recortes, o para laminar materiales si se siente incomodo al entrar al edificio. También puede pedir que nuestro personal lo vea a fuera del edificio para recoger o recibir artículos también. Los materiales del ELRC serán sanitizados después de cada entrega para minimizar el riesgo de contagio.

Mas información será proporcionada mas adelante, acerca de las actividades individuales que llevamos a cabo y cuando las llevaremos a cabo en persona o en formato hibrido en lugar de completamente virtuales. Por ejemplo, los grupos de Caleidoscopio, sesiones de Triple P, entrenamientos/capacitaciones para maestros de educación temprana, juntas de comités y mesa directiva, eventos patrocinados por SSR (Smart Start Rowan) entre otros. Si tiene preguntas especificas no dude en contactar a nuestro personal que con gusto le ayudara.

 

 

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NC PRE-K 2021-2022

NC Pre-K 21-22 applications are here!

Select from two options to apply for the NC Pre-K program!

Please email questions to crodriguez@smartstartrowan.org or call 704-603-3369

OPTION 1 OPTION 2
Apply Online

Read this document to prepare for completing the online application.

When you have all the required documents ready, use this link to submit your application online and upload the required documents.

For more information, please read the
NC Pre-K FAQ document

 Use the Paper Application

Follow these 3 steps to register:

Step1: Download the application or pick it up from our office.

Step 2: Return your completed application and required forms via mail or use the drop box at our office.

Step 3: Complete the online pre-registration form.

 

You May Need the Following Forms:

Children's Medical Report (physical) (PDF)

Dental Assessment Form (PDF)

Letter of Residency (Online) - (PDF)

Employer Wage Verification (PDF)

No Income Declaration Statement (Online) - (PDF)

Family Information and Responsibilities Form- (PDF)

 

 Formas en Español:

¡Ya están aquí las solicitudes de NC Pre-K 21-22!

¡Elija una de las dos opciones a continuación para llenar su solicitud del programa NC Pre-K!

Envíe sus preguntas por correo electrónico a crodriguez@smartstartrowan.org o llame al

704-603-3369.

 

OPCIÓN 1 OPCIÓN 2
Solicitud en línea

Lea este documento antes de completar su solicitud en línea.

Cuando tenga todos los documentos requeridos listos, use este enlace para hacer su solicitud en línea y subir los documentos requeridos.
Primero, cambie el idioma a Español en la esquina superior derecha de la solicitud. No olvide subir los documentos requeridos.

 

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Siga los siguientes 3 pasos para inscribirse

Paso 1. Descargue nuestra solicitud o recoja una en nuestra oficina.

Paso 2. Regrese su solicitud completa y todos los documentos necesarios por correo postal o al buzón de nuestra oficina

Paso 3. Complete la pre inscripción en línea

 

Usted Puede Necesitar las Siguientes Formas:

Evaluación de Salud (physical) (PDF)

Dental Assessment Form Spanish (PDF)

Carta de Residencia (Online) -  (PDF)

Verificación de Empleo (PDF)

Declaración de No Ingresos (Online) - (PDF)

Información y Responsabilidades de cada Familia (PDF)

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1329 Jake Alexander Boulevard South
Salisbury, NC 28146

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