Smart Start of Caldwell County

Star Rated License

The NC Division of Child Development issues star rated licenses to all eligible Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes to recognize higher quality care through program standards, staff education and compliance history with child care regulations.

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Education and Training

National Smart Start Conference NC Division of Child Development's Upcoming Trainings NC Healthy Start Foundation Early Childhood LINK

Agency Resources for Providers http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_providres.asp Publications, Links and Resources: http://smartnet.smartstart-nc.org/secure/General/linksresources.htm Regulated Childcare in North Carolina http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_rcc.asp
	Childcare http://smartnet.smartstart-nc.org/secure/General/childcare.htm Early Care and Education http://smartnet.smartstart-nc.org/secure/General/earlychildhood.htm
		CCR&R Cultural Diversity Data Family Involvement Financing Child Care Inclusion Special Needs Kindergarten Readiness/Transitions Professional Development & Compensation Professional Organization Research
	Family Support http://smartnet.smartstart-nc.org/secure/General/familysupport.htm Grant Writing http://smartnet.smartstart-nc.org/secure/General/grants.htm Health http://smartnet.smartstart-nc.org/secure/General/health.htm
		Childhood Illnesses Cultural Diversity Children with Special Needs General Health Insurance Medical Home Nutrition Oral Health Postpartum & Women's Health Safety Screenings
	Advocacy http://neptune.smartstart-nc.org/conference/advocacy.php
		Education & Training Opportunities http://www.smartstart-nc.org/professionals/education.htm Training Information http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_ti.asp Credential Requirements http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/credent.asp Equivalency Options http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_ereq.asp Educational Resources http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_eres.asp Professional Development Questions http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_sn2_pdfaq.asp
	Child Care Issues http://www.smartstart-nc.org/professionals/current.htm Frequently Asked Questions for Professionals http://www.smartstart-nc.org/professionals/current.htm Provider Forms required by the Division of Child Development http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/providers/pv_provideforms.asp County Documents http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/county/cs_countyforms.asp
Miscellaneous http://www.askthepreschoolteacher.com http://www.perpetualpreschool.com http://www.preschoolbystormie.com http://www.preschoolrainbow.org http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/pep/pz.html