This training is open to ONLY Chatham County child care providers until Wednesday, May 11th.  After May 11th persons from any county may register.  This  training gives child care providers an overview of SIDS, identifies the risk factors and describes ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare. Participants will review information about when and how to use the approved waivers, how to best place a baby in a bed to sleep, and other “best practice” recommendations. During the…

The CPR and First Aid class is a video-based and hands-on class. Students will learn the skills needed to respond to an emergency situation until emergency services arrive. In the CPR class, participants will also learn how to perform CPR and use an AED in case of an emergency. This class includes adult, child and infant CPR and what to do when the heart stops. Presented by: Ed Bunker Location: DSS Conference Room, 102 Camp Dr. Pittsboro, Drive to the…

Do you want to learn fun ways to integrate math learning, beyond counting from 1 to 10 and naming shapes,  into your classroom?  If so this training is for you.  Participants will learn: What math skills acquired at different ages Developmentally appropriate math concepts such as patterns, collecting/analyzing data, spatial relations and more Fun and creative games to teach children math concepts How to incorporate math into all learning centers At the end of the training math materials and games…

Participants will view the GoNAPSACC outdoor play environments training then spend time making equipment to take back and use on their playgrounds. Location: Chatham County Public Health Department board room, 80 East Street, Pittsboro 27312 Access instructions/specific directions will be provided to those who register. Access to the building will be in the back along E Chatham St. There is parking back there as well. Door will be propped open 15 minutes prior to the start time. ( I will…

Participants will learn about the safe transportation of children for routine and special occasion travel.  They will learn how to keep children and other passengers safe while in a car, bus, or while walking.  Participants will also learn about safe driving practices and vehicle safety.  This is the same training that you can access on NC DCDEE's moodle but more fun and easy to do as a group.  This will count for Health and Safety training content area #7 Precautions…

The CPR and First Aid class is a video-based and hands-on class. Students will learn the skills needed to respond to an emergency situation until emergency services arrive. In the CPR class, participants will also learn how to perform CPR and use an AED in case of an emergency. This class includes adult, child and infant CPR and what to do when the heart stops. Presented by: Ed Bunker Location: DSS Conference Room, 102 Camp Dr. Pittsboro, Drive to the…

Participants will learn to recognize signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.  They will become familiar with proper storage and documentation for epinephrine auto-injectors. They will learn proper response to allergic reactions and emergency follow up procedures.  This training does not prepare participants to give medication to children.  Additional in-depth, in-person, skills based training should be undertaken by early educators who will be responsible for giving medication to children.  This is the same training that you can access…

At its most basic level child care rules and regulations were created to keep children safe.  Regardless of how wonderful a child care program is or how amazing the enrichment activities offered, none of that matters if children's safety is not the primary goal.  While the environment may have safety features, it is ultimately adult supervision that determines how safe a program is for the children enrolled.  Whether you are a new child care provider, or have been teaching for…