How Caregivers Can Boost Young Brains
Five simple steps for stimulating interactions with young children — at home, in daycare, or in preschool BY:Usable Knowledge Adapted from research by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard Universityand from resources developed by Filming Interactions to...Breaking: Senate Deal Includes $5.8 billion Increase for Child Care
Included in the Senate’s bipartisan budget agreement announced yesterday, is a historic $5.8 billion increase for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) over two years. This amount, which doubles current discretionary funding, would expand child care...Bias Isn’t Just A Police Problem, It’s A Preschool Problem
The study Lead researcher Walter Gilliam knew that to get an accurate measure of implicit bias among preschool teachers, he couldn’t be fully transparent with his subjects about what, exactly, he was trying to study. Implicit biases are just that — subtle, often...Infants, Toddlers, and Screen Media
In a technology-driven age, infants’ and toddlers’ exposure to “screen time” is a hot topic. As caregivers in the classroom, we may be pressured by parents who use screen media with their children at home—parents who would like us to help their children acquire...Upcoming Events
Jun
15
Tue
2021
2:30 pm
GPS – Music & Movement
@ CFSC Building, Training Room 1
GPS – Music & Movement
@ CFSC Building, Training Room 1
Jun 15 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesdays, June 15 – August 10 | 2:30pm – 3:00pm 601 E. 5th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Training Room 1 *no class on July 13 This in-person, fun and educational, 8-week program for children with[...]
Jun
16
Wed
2021
8:00 am
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Jun 16 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Did you know that Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg hosts FREE child safety seat inspections? These inspections occur on Wednesdays at local police and fire stations. Certified technicians inspect and help families install car seats. No appointment[...]
11:00 am
Finance Committee Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
Jun 16 @ 11:00 am
Due to issues related to COVID-19, this meeting has been moved to an online format. Please call 704-943-9492 if you would like to request access or need any additional information.
Jun
17
Thu
2021
2:00 pm
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
Jun 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You are invited to the Guiding Parents to Services (GPS) Parent Support Group: Your Virtual Village. While a child’s autism diagnosis can rock the world of young families, connecting with other parents wh oare facing similar[...]
Jun
18
Fri
2021
all-day
Autistic Pride Day
Autistic Pride Day
Jun 18 all-day
Autistic Pride Day is a pride celebration for autistic people held on June 18 each year. Autistic pride recognizes the importance of pride for autistic people and its role in bringing about positive changes in[...]
8:30 am
Board Meeting
@ CFSC Board Room
Board Meeting
@ CFSC Board Room
Jun 18 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Due to issues related to COVID-19, this meeting has been moved to an online format. Please call 704-943-9492 if you would like to request access or need any additional information.
Jun
22
Tue
2021
2:30 pm
GPS – Music & Movement
@ CFSC Building, Training Room 1
GPS – Music & Movement
@ CFSC Building, Training Room 1
Jun 22 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesdays, June 15 – August 10 | 2:30pm – 3:00pm 601 E. 5th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Training Room 1 *no class on July 13 This in-person, fun and educational, 8-week program for children with[...]
Jun
23
Wed
2021
8:00 am
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Jun 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Did you know that Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg hosts FREE child safety seat inspections? These inspections occur on Wednesdays at local police and fire stations. Certified technicians inspect and help families install car seats. No appointment[...]
Jun
24
Thu
2021
2:00 pm
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
Jun 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You are invited to the Guiding Parents to Services (GPS) Parent Support Group: Your Virtual Village. While a child’s autism diagnosis can rock the world of young families, connecting with other parents wh oare facing similar[...]
Jun
29
Tue
2021
2:30 pm
GPS – Music & Movement
@ CFSC Building, Training Room 1
GPS – Music & Movement
@ CFSC Building, Training Room 1
Jun 29 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesdays, June 15 – August 10 | 2:30pm – 3:00pm 601 E. 5th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Training Room 1 *no class on July 13 This in-person, fun and educational, 8-week program for children with[...]