Events

2026 Child Care Training Schedule

Dillon County First Steps is offering Child Care Training to all child care providers. Training and fees are listed below. Registration is required at least one week prior to each event. For more information or to register email angelacoward@bellsouth.net stating your name(s), Child Care Name, and a phone number or call  the office at (843) 774-0061 or (843) 289-2810 cell or visit www.dillonfirststeps.com. Zoom training will require participants to register through scendeavors.org. Participants should register early as Zoom training sessions fill quickly.

Registration begins 30 minutes prior to each training session.

No late entries are allowed.

Select the drop down for more details on the session.

Saturday, January 24, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

Hours/Topic Area: 2.5  Program Administration

Title:  Who’s Leading Who? A Deeper Dive into Product Level

Instructor:  Carletta Isreal, Double A Consulting Service, LLC

Registration Deadline:  January 16, 2026

Registration Fee:  $5.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course #: 141861

Event ID #:  205049

Description:

Directors are the foundation for the successful operations of any childcare facilities. Directors are interacting daily with staff, parents, children, the community, state agencies, etc. for the well-being of all children in their facilities. In the book, The 5 Levels of Leaderships by John Maxwell, he describes five areas of an effective leader. The five areas are position, permission, production, people development, and pinnacle. Participants will take a deeper dive into level 3 and how they can apply these levels in their daily roles as directors.

Saturday, January 24, 2026 – (12: 00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Hours/Topic Area: 2.5  Program Administration

Title:  Who’s Leading Who? A Deeper Dive into People Development Level 4

Instructor:  Carletta Isreal, Double A Consulting Service, LLC

Registration Deadline:  January 24, 2026

Registration Fee:  $5.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course #: 143755

Event ID #:  205050

Description:

Directors are the foundation for the successful operations of any childcare facilities.

Directors are interacting daily with staff, parents, children, the community, state agencies, etc. for the well-being of all children in their facilities. In the book, The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell, he describes five areas of an effective leader, The five areas are position, permission, production, people development, and pinnacle. Participants will take a deeper dive into the People Development Level 4 and how they can apply this level in their daily roles as directors.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 – (8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  2.0 Hours– Professional Development

Title:  Child Abuse & Neglect: Recognize and Report

Instructor:  Tamara Hannibal, Educational Resources, LLC Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  February 23, 2026

Registration Fee:  $4.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 157299

Event ID #: 205214

Description:

This interactive training equips participants to recognize and report child abuse and neglect. Participants will identify commons signs of possible abuse and neglect and explain their role as a mandated reporter.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 – (10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.0 Hours– Professional Development

Title:  The Power of Observation

Instructor:  Tamara Hannibal, Educational Resources, LLC Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  February 23, 2026

Registration Fee:  $2.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 137777

Event ID #:  205183

Description:

Do you want to know more about the importance of observing children? Observation is vital to helping children meet developmental and academic goals.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 – (12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.0 Hours – Nutrition

Title:  Safe Foods, Healthy Kids

Instructor:  Jalesa McKelvey, ABC Quality

Registration Deadline:  February 23, 2026

Registration Fee:  $FREE

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 148034

Event ID #:  206259

Description:

When caring for children, the most important factor is keeping them safe. Part of keeping children safe and healthy is by using safe food handling procedures to ensure the foods that should nourish them don’t make them sick. During this session we will review the important components of hygiene and safe food handling and storage, review clean, separate, cook, and chill, and discuss risks to health from foodborne illness.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 – (1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.0 Hours – Physical Activities

Title:  Physical Activity: Teachers Join the Fun!

Instructor:  Jalesa McKelvey, ABC Quality

Registration Deadline:  February 23, 2026

Registration Fee:  $FREE

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 152634

Event ID #:  206246

Description:

We all know it is important for children to get physical activity to promote proper growth and development. In this session we will learn the difference between teacher led physical activity and child lead physical activity, and how both styles of play are vital to new learning experiences. We will discuss age-appropriate physical activities and learn some fresh new ideas to try out with your children!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 – (8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  2.0 Hours – Special Needs

Title:  Raising the Bar for All Students

Instructor:  Tamara Hannibal, Educational Resources, LLC Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  March 16, 2026

Registration Fee:  $4.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 136760

Event ID #:  205184

Description:

Participants will learn about inclusion in the early childhood classroom. The history of inclusion and best practices and strategies will be shared.

Saturday, March 21, 2026 – (10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.5 Hours – Child Guidance

Title:  Challenging Behavior & Beyond

Instructor:  Tamara Hannibal, Educational Resources, LLC Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  March 16, 2026

Registration Fee:  $3.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 134656

Event ID #:  205185

Description:

Participants will define challenging behavior, identify form and function of behavior and identify strategies to address challenging behavior.

Saturday, March 21, 2026 – (12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.5 Hours – Child Guidance

Title:  The Nuts and Bolts of Transitions

Instructor:  Tamara Hannibal, Educational Resources, LLC Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  March 16, 2026

Registration Fee:  $3.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 144037

Event ID #:  205187

Description:

Does your class and day run smoothly? Come learn about transitions that can help make your class and day run a little smoother. This course focuses on how to use transitions to maximize academic learning, minimize disruptions and avoid stressful situations. Various tips and tricks as well as practical examples will be shared.

ZOOM – Thursday, April 16, 2026 – (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.0 Hour – Bloodborne Pathogens

Title:  Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission

Instructor:  Ella S. Mack, Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  April 03, 2025 (Registration is required through scendeavors.org. Enter the Event ID # to locate this event.)

Registration Fee:  FREE

Location:  Virtual – Zoom

SC Endeavors Course #: 151393

Event ID #:  203370

Description:

Annual Bloodborne training as outlined by OSHA. Bloodborne pathogen training is a safety course that educates individuals on how to prevent exposure to harmful microorganisms transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids. It’s crucial for those at risk in healthcare, beauty, and other fields to learn about potential hazards, types of pathogens, and proper safety protocols. 

Saturday, May 2, 2026 – (8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.0 Hours – Growth & Development

Title:  Getting to the Root of the Problem

Instructor:  Tamara Hannibal, Educational Resources, LLC Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  April 27, 2026

Registration Fee:  $2.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 137743

Event ID #:  205189

Description:

Want to know more about children’s developmental stages and how they affect learning? Then join me as we delve into developmental stages and learn various strategies to improve student growth.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 – (9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.5 Hours – Growth & Development

Title:  Learning Through Block Play

Instructor:  Tamara Hannibal, Educational Resources, LLC Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  April 27, 2026

Registration Fee:  $3.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 138626

Event ID #:  205190

Description:

Block play enhances learning in all areas. Come join me as we learn what block play is, the benefits and the stages. This training will better prepare you to support your students as they utilize their creativity in the Block Area/Center

Saturday, May 2, 2026 – (11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.0 Hours – Curriculum

Title:  Is Play Really That Important

Instructor:  Tamara Hannibal, Educational Resources, LLC Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  April 27, 2026

Registration Fee:  $2.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 135323

Event ID #:  205191

Description:

Participants will learn about the importance, benefits and stages of play. They will also be able to incorporate play into all learning labs and utilize Early Learning Standards to foster purposeful play.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 – (1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Hours/Topic Area:  1.5 Hours – Curriculum

Title:  The Ins & Outs of Small Group Instruction

Instructor:  Tamara Hannibal, Educational Resources, LLC Certified Trainer

Registration Deadline:  April 27, 2026

Registration Fee:  $3.00

Location:  City of Dillon Fire Department

                  209 South 8th Avenue

                  Dillon, SC 29536

SC Endeavors Course ID: 135442

Event ID #:  205192

Description:

Participants will be able to define small group instruction, identify the key features of rigor for small group instruction, and create small group lessons/activities.


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