Upcoming Training Opportunities

Saturday, June 14, 2025 

Dealing With Biting in Early Childhood Settings

Why do children bite—and what can we do about it?

This practical and insightful training helps early childhood professionals navigate one of the most common (and challenging) behaviors in group care settings: biting. Participants will explore the root causes of biting and walk away with realistic, effective strategies to prevent and respond to biting incidents with confidence and care.

What You’ll Learn:

Why young children bite: developmental insights

How to identify patterns and triggers

Positive prevention and response strategies

How to communicate with families about biting

Ideal for:
Infant, toddler, and preschool educators, directors, and support staff.

Training Details:

• Trainer: Anastasia Spann

• Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

• Location: New Life Church Multipurpose Building
  1012 N. Douglas Street, Florence, SC 29501

• DSS Credit: 2.0 Child Guidance Hours

• Cost: $5.00 per person (cash or check payable to Marion County First Steps)

Supervision in Early Childhood Settings (Part 2): Active Supervision 

Supervision is more than standing still—it’s staying present.

Join us for an essential training designed to empower early childhood professionals with the tools and strategies they need to practice truly effective active supervision. In this session, participants will learn how to remain alert, engaged, and proactive to ensure children's safety and support their development.

What You'll Gain:

Proven techniques for active, responsive supervision

Strategies to reduce risks and prevent incidents

Tools to enhance daily routines with safety in mind

Perfect for:
Child care providers, early childhood educators, program directors, and anyone working directly with young children.

Training Details:

• Trainer: Anastasia Spann

• Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 2025 11:00 - 12:00 PM

• Location: New Life Church Multipurpose Building
  1012 N. Douglas Street, Florence, SC 29501

• DSS Credit: 1.0 Health and Safety Hours

• Cost: $5.00 per person (cash or check payable to Marion County First Steps)

The Power of Physical Warmth: Nurturing Responsive, Secure Early Learning Environments 

Join us for a powerful and engaging professional development session designed for early childhood educators!

In this 1.5-hour training, participants will explore how physical warmth—through tone, touch, and the learning environment—contributes to emotionally secure and responsive early childhood settings. Grounded in current research and aligned with the South Carolina Early Learning Standards, this session will unpack the science behind responsive caregiving and provide practical strategies to foster connection, trust, and healthy development in young children.

Through meaningful reflection and hands-on activities, educators will leave equipped to reduce stress and build strong, nurturing relationships in their classrooms.

Training Details:

• Trainer: Anastasia Spann

• Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

• Location: New Life Church Multipurpose Building
  1012 N. Douglas Street, Florence, SC 29501

• DSS Credit: 1.5 Child Guidance Hours

• ABC Quality Credit: Social Emotional Development

• Cost: $5.00 per person (cash or check payable to Marion County First Steps)

Payments accepted in advance at our office or on-site the morning of the training.

✅ Reminder: Be sure to confirm your registration before the deadline. Space is limited!

We look forward to seeing you there—get ready to connect, learn, and grow together!

To Register:

Register below for the session(s) that you would like to attend.

Sumit payment [cash/ check] to Marion County First Steps, 415 S. Coit Street, Florence, SC 29501

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Please Note: Your registration will not be completed until payment is received