Online: Family Child Care Home (FCCH)  Community of Practice: Operating in Uncertain Times  BPFC strives to offer providers with as much support as possible during stressful times. Do you need an outlet to share your concerns with others in the same situation? Do you have questions about what’s happening, what resources are available, or rules […]

CONNECT with peers. LEARN from experts. SHARE best practices. Online- Directors Community of Practice The purpose of this Community of Practice is to have dedicated space for directors to learn from and connect with each other around the issues most pressing to THEM. The topics of these 6 sessions(facilitated by Joshua McClure ) will be […]

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Red Cross Training– American Red Cross Infant, Child, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED will be covered in this 6 hour training. Participants will be certified in the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross upon successful completion of the course. Please note: **We have moved: this training will take place at […]

In Person: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training– American Red CrossInfant, Child, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED will be covered in this 6 hour training. Participants will be certified in the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross upon successful completion of the course. Please note: […]

This ONLINE workshop will provide the NC Licensing regulations and overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Please note: RegistraRegistration Deadline–Sunday, June 12th, 2022This workshop will address the North Carolina Child Care Licensing regulation related to care of an infant (12 months or younger) in a center or home. Included will be an overview of […]

This workshop will satisfy the current playground safety course requirement. Playground Safety This workshop will satisPlayground Safety This workshop will satisfy the current playground safety course requirement.ONLINE: Playground Safety This workshop will satisfy the current playground safety course requirement.  Four specific areas will be addressed:  Playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of […]

This ONLINE workshop will provide the NC Licensing regulations and overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Please note: RegistraRegistration Deadline–Sunday, July 17th, 2022This workshop will address the North Carolina Child Care Licensing regulation related to care of an infant (12 months or younger) in a center or home. Included will be an overview of […]

In Person: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training– American Red CrossInfant, Child, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED will be covered in this 6 hour training. Participants will be certified in the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross upon successful completion of the course. 1. Please […]

Training- 2 Days- at Lunchtime- 1pm-2:15pm ONLINE: Emergency Preparedness & Response Please note: This is NOT the training required for the Health & Safety trainings. This training is required for one designated staff member per site and pertains to the site EPR plan. The NC Child Care Commission approved new rules that went into effect on July […]

Come hear about important licensing updates, rules and new information from our DCDEE licensing consultants. *We are offering this twice, once at 1 PM and once at 6 PM on the same day. Make sure you know which one you are signing up for.* This is the 1 PM session below. Important Licensing Updates w/DCDEE […]

Come hear about important licensing updates, rules and new information from our DCDEE licensing consultants. *We are offering this twice, on the same day. Make sure you know which one you are signing up for.* This is the 6 PM session below. Important Licensing Updates w/DCDEE Licensing Consultants for Center Directors. DCDEE Licensing Consultants-Karla Terry, […]

"CLASS Observer training is a 2-day in-person training where participants learn the methodology and assessment of CLASS. Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teachstone-prek-observer-training-tickets-487127360047 Monday and Tuesday, November 28th and 29th, 2022 8:30AM-5:00pm (must attend both days) BPFC Training room, 53 Asheland Ave. Suite 102A, Asheville NC 28801 Cost: $275 materials fee **Eligible administrators/Directors who attend will recieve a $1000 […]

Come and enjoy a training on Language and Literacy in Early Childhood.This training provides an overview of the typical developmental stages of language and literacy learning for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, focusing on what teachers can do to support learning and development within various language domains. The training demystifies language and literacy learning for young […]

This workshop will satisfy the current playground safety course requirement. ONLINE: Playground Safety This workshop will satisfy the current playground safety course requirement.  Four specific areas will be addressed:  Playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor area, and developmentally appropriate equipment. Trainer: Stevie Alverson, Early Childhood Specialist- BPFC Training Location […]

This training will focus on emotional literacy- the ability to identify, understand and express emotions and respond in a healthy manner.Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others […]