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GPS Will Serve Children With Special Health Care Needs Ages 0-3. Families Enrolled With CDSA Transitioning to CMS Will Be Eligible.

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Our Year in Review: How You Can Support Our Mission

Jun 10, 2021

Our Year in Review: How You Can Support Our Mission Smart Start is more than a funder of child-serving agencies across Mecklenburg County.  We are a collaborator, leader, and convener in Mecklenburg County’s early childhood space.  Our team, together with the agencies...

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GPS – Water Safety

May 6, 2021

Saturday, June 12  | 10am - 11am Water delivers a multi-sensory experience! From the feel on our skin to the reflection of light to the classic smell of the ocean or pool…..our children with autism are bombarded with learning opportunities. Stephanie Tomalis, Program...

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GPS – Music and Movement

May 5, 2021

Tuesdays, June 15 - August 10 | 2:30pm - 3:00pm 601 E. 5th St. Charlotte, NC 28202Training Room 1 *no class on July 13This in-person, fun and educational, 8-week program for children with disabilities, ages 3-5, designed to increase social and foundational skills...

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Our Year in Review: How You Can Support Our Mission

Jun 10, 2021

Our Year in Review: How You Can Support Our Mission Smart Start is more than a funder of child-serving agencies across Mecklenburg County.  We are a collaborator, leader, and convener in Mecklenburg County’s early childhood space.  Our team, together with the agencies...

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GPS – Water Safety

May 6, 2021

Saturday, June 12  | 10am - 11am Water delivers a multi-sensory experience! From the feel on our skin to the reflection of light to the classic smell of the ocean or pool…..our children with autism are bombarded with learning opportunities. Stephanie Tomalis, Program...

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(704) 377-6588
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Charlotte, NC 28202