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11 early childhood education Events Found

Apr 25

Day of the Books/El Día de los Libros

Annual children's festival promoting literacy, the arts, early childhood education and multiculturalism. Features live arts performances, music, family friendly activities, giveaways including interactive arts and crafts, free multicultural books, and take-away picnic lunch for families. Supported by the North Carolina Arts Council with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Bray Park
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4/25/26
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Apr 29

Story Time and Craft Activity with Miss Mel on Facebook Live Online

Join Miss Mel and Christina Bunny in reading together a most stupendous book selection at the end of each month. After our story today, join Miss Mel and Christina Bunny in making a most amazing craft inspired by our story that you can do right from home. This is a recurring monthly virtual storytime and craft activity via Facebook Live. Additional dates: May 27, June 10, July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28, November 25, December 30, 2026.
Marple Public Library - Meeting Room
Free
4/29/26
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May 1

Child Care Academy 2

Three-week accelerated child care training and certification program. Includes two in-person meetings (May 1-2) followed by self-paced online modules (May 3-June 5). Training covers CPR/first aid, health and safety, infant/toddler safe sleep, playground safety, child maltreatment recognition, NC Foundations for Early Learning, Environment Rating Scales, and program standards. Partnering organizations to be determined.
Western Piedmont Community College
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5/1/26
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May 5

Pre-K Pod Pals - Hatchling Heroes

Part of the Pre-K Pod Pals monthly program series for children ages 3-5. Focus on hatchlings (likely sea turtle hatchlings) as part of educational activities exploring Florida pre-kindergarten standards. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum participants required or program will be rescheduled/refunded.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
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5/5/26
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May 12

Collaborating with Community Partners

Open office hour zoom session focusing on collaboration with community partners for early childhood educators in Iowa's Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program.
Virtual
Free
5/12/26
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Jun 1

Summer Zoo Camps - Preschool/Kindergarten Single-Day Camps

Single-day camps for children age 4 to entering Kindergarten in fall 2026. Sessions include penguin exploration, red panda adventures, sea lion discovery, tiger exploration, and turtle adventures. AM sessions: 9am-12pm, PM sessions: 1-4pm. Multiple dates available throughout June and July. Children must be fully toilet-trained.
Minnesota Zoo
$50.00 - $50 ($4...
6/1/26
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Jun 1

Summer Zoo Camps - Preschool/Kindergarten Weeklong Camps

Week-long camps for children age 4 to entering Kindergarten in fall 2026. Various themed weeks including farm exploration, animated animals, nature adventures, detective work, predators, rainforest exploration, animal babies, and ocean discovery. AM sessions: 9am-12pm, PM sessions: 1-4pm. Multiple weeks available June through August. Children must be fully toilet-trained.
Minnesota Zoo
$225.00 - $225 (...
6/1/26
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Jun 2

Picture Books Powering Early STEM Learning - 2026 Picture Perfect Academy Grades PK-2

2-day event (June 2-3, 2026) focusing on using picture books to power early STEM learning for grades PK-2.
Virtual
Free
6/2/26
Sourced: https://azsta.org/events-2 02-08-2026
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Jun 16

Using Data for Preschool Program Improvement

Open office hour zoom session focusing on using data for preschool program improvement for early childhood educators in Iowa's Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program.
Virtual
Free
6/16/26
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Jun 19

Child Care Academy 3

Three-week accelerated child care training and certification program. Includes two in-person meetings (June 19-20) followed by self-paced online modules (June 20-July 10). Training covers CPR/first aid, health and safety, infant/toddler safe sleep, playground safety, child maltreatment recognition, NC Foundations for Early Learning, Environment Rating Scales, and program standards. Partnering organizations to be determined.
Catawba Valley Community College
No cost to parti...
6/19/26
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Jun 29

Summer Zoo Camps - Preschool/Kindergarten Four-Day Camps

Four-day camps for children age 4 to entering Kindergarten in fall 2026. Programs include animated animals adventure, predator exploration, and animal babies discovery. AM sessions: 9am-12pm, PM sessions: 1-4pm. Runs June 29-July 2. Children must be fully toilet-trained.
Minnesota Zoo
$185.00 - $185 (...
6/29/26
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