Champions for Children of Smith County

Champions for Children of Smith County Helping Children Start School Ready To Learn and Develop Their Full Potential

Champions' provides training, mentoring and tools to childcare teachers and individual interventions to children with developmental delays and behavioral challenges. Professional teacher training, consultation and mentoring ensure that teachers are trained to deliver developmentally appropriate educational activities. Champions' Resource Room provides a variety of (free) tools and materials to ensure that teachers have access to age-appropriate materials for use in their classrooms. Champions' staff also provide individual interventions to children who present developmental delays or behavioral challenges through our Brain Gym® , counseling and our autism program.

Early educators and administrators! We need your input for this community needs assessment! If you choose to enter your ...
01/28/2026

Early educators and administrators! We need your input for this community needs assessment! If you choose to enter your contact information, you will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Please share with your peers. https://forms.gle/dNQR4MiC1X7YXUD98

Administrators!! 📣Building Strong Foundations for Tiny Texans (powered by Go NAPSACC) for Administrators - FREE training...
01/26/2026

Administrators!! 📣Building Strong Foundations for Tiny Texans (powered by Go NAPSACC) for Administrators - FREE training, three training hours! Limited seating. https://championsforchildren.org/all-events-and-trainings/napsacc-march-2026/

Join us March 14, 9 am, as we delve into the Screen Time module, one of the eight essential topics for young children’s health, supported by the Texas Healthy Building Blocks program powered by the Go NAPSACC tool.

This session isn’t just about learning—it’s about connecting! Directors will come together to share insights, exchange ideas, and foster a Professional Learning Community aimed at improving the quality of care across centers.

FREE – Sponsored by NETHEALTH. At the Champions for Children offices, 6141 Paluxy Drive Tyler, TX 75703 (Mosaic Building). Speaker: Penny Pivalizza, MD
Led by: Tonia Crawford, M.ED, Becky Swindall, MS, & Brandee Overshown, CDA

Tuesday update -- Champions will be closed today!❄️❄️
01/26/2026

Tuesday update -- Champions will be closed today!❄️❄️

Early educators! Administrators! Daycare employees! The Tyler Area Early Childhood Professionals Association (TECPA) is ...
01/23/2026

Early educators! Administrators! Daycare employees! The Tyler Area Early Childhood Professionals Association (TECPA) is accepting nominations for the Educator of the Year Award and the Legacy Award. (March 1st deadline) We are recognizing early childhood professionals whose work has made a meaningful and lasting impact on children, families and the community. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/104iVk36MygWgGdiUhjN73_UBrwmSQOVs6NCTKtwDsNE/edit?ts=696ffc1e

These awards honor excellence, leadership, and commitment in the early childhood field, through both daily practice and sustained service over time.

Award Categories -- Educator of the Year (Recognizes an early childhood educator who shows exceptional dedication, skill, and impact in their work with young children.) Legacy Award (Honors an individual whose long-term contributions have significantly influenced early childhood education in the Tyler area.)

Co-regulation isn’t about fixing or erasing feelings; it’s about lending your regulated nervous system until theirs can ...
01/21/2026

Co-regulation isn’t about fixing or erasing feelings; it’s about lending your regulated nervous system until theirs can settle. Staying close and emotionally available sends a powerful message: you are safe, even when things feel hard inside.

💡 Over time, this builds trust and teaches children that big emotions don’t push people away. Regulation comes before reasoning, and connection comes before correction.



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6141 Paluxy Drive , Suite 132
Tyler, TX
75703

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+19035921454

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Champions' provides training, mentoring and tools to childcare teachers and individual interventions to children with developmental delays and behavioral challenges. Professional teacher training, consultation and mentoring ensure that teachers are trained to deliver developmentally appropriate educational activities. Champions' Resource Room provides a variety of (free) tools and materials to ensure that teachers have access to age-appropriate materials for use in their classrooms.

Champions' staff also provide individual interventions to children who present developmental delays or behavioral challenges through our Brain Gym® and Nurturing Pathways®.

In 2019, Champions for Children launched an Autism Education and Resources program to help parents identify tools and services to help their child be successful. With a Licensed Professional Counselor to provide counseling and play therapy, Champions for Children is supporting children and families in our community!