Providers will be able to identify safe sleeping habits for infants and toddlers. Policies and sleep care waivers will be introduced, tummy time importance and also breastfeeding awareness will be discussed. Providers can expect to learn and understand safe sleep environments that promote children's growth, healthy learning and development.

Each participant will receive 2.0 CHC for attending and completing all required coursework.

Gail Mattingly is the Regional Infant Toddler Specialist with Child Care Resource and Referral.  She has worked in early childhood education since 2008 in several different capacities at Long’s Chapel CEC ranging from teacher to Center Director.  Her BS degree in Business Management and early education courses qualify her for the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals Level 11 Certification.  She realized her passion for early education as a mother and parent volunteer.  In her free time, she likes to keep honey bees, garden and enjoys the beauty and seasons of WNC.

Feel free to contact her at 828 354-0361 or Mattingly.gail@swcdcinc.org

Natalie comes to Southwestern Child Care Resource & Referral team with experience in both preschool and NC PRE-K classrooms over the past 8 years. She hold a Bachelor's in Science in Special Education with a Birth to Kindergarten add on licensure from Western Carolina. She also has a Master's in Education in Early Childhood Education and Leadership from UNC Wilmington.

Natalie also holds a level 11 NC Early Educator Certificate.

Before coming to Southwestern Child Development Commission, Natalie worked at several child care center across Buncombe County working with preschool aged children in mixed age and developmental day settings. 

_{Natalie enjoys spending time with her three children and exploring the natural beauty of WNC.}