Smart Start of Mecklenburg County and Read Charlotte Announce Ready4K Texting Service Partnership
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County and Read Charlotte are excited to announce a partnership around providing a free texting service to more families with children ages 0- 5 in Mecklenburg County. Ready4K is a unique, evidence-based texting service designed to support...
Governor Proclaims February “Parenting Education Awareness Month”
Early childhood home visiting and parenting education programs strengthen the relationship between parents and children by increasing parenting skills and building confidence. Early childhood home visiting is one powerful way that parenting education is delivered....
Encouraging Children to Wear Masks
In our current pandemic environment, face masks have become an everyday norm. Even as an adult, it can be challenging at time to wear a mask for prolonged periods of time, but these challenges are even greater for the youngest members of the community, especially...
‘The Library that Dolly Built’ to Premiere Online in December 2020
Save the date for a free online premiere of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library’s new documentary, ‘The Library That Dolly Built: Celebrating the People Who Made Dolly’s Dream Come True’ on December 9 at 7:00pm EST! This exciting virtual...
Public Pre-K Options for Mecklenburg County Families during COVID-19
Decades of research have shown that pre-kindergarten makes a difference in the school readiness of children. Not just in the short-term to get children ready to succeed in school, but in the long-term as children grow up, become employed, and contribute to the...Upcoming Events
Apr
21
Wed
2021
8:00 am
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Did you know that Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg hosts FREE child safety seat inspections? These inspections occur on Wednesdays at local police and fire stations. Certified technicians inspect and help families install car seats. No appointment[...]
Apr
22
Thu
2021
2:00 pm
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
Apr 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You are invited to the Guiding Parents to Services (GPS) Parent Support Group: Your Virtual Village. While a child’s autism diagnosis can rock the world of young families, connecting with other parents wh oare facing similar[...]
Apr
24
Sat
2021
10:00 am
Autism Parent Workshop & Support...
@ Virtual via Zoom
Autism Parent Workshop & Support...
@ Virtual via Zoom
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Do you know how to PLAY? Please join Pam Orf, Owner of Learning Connections Unlimited, to learn more about play-based therapy approaches to working with your young child with autism. This parent-implemented approach allows families[...]
Apr
28
Wed
2021
8:00 am
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Apr 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Did you know that Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg hosts FREE child safety seat inspections? These inspections occur on Wednesdays at local police and fire stations. Certified technicians inspect and help families install car seats. No appointment[...]
10:00 am
Taming the Octopus: A Live Discu...
@ Virtual via Zoom
Taming the Octopus: A Live Discu...
@ Virtual via Zoom
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
In Mecklenburg County, an estimated 7,000 to 12,000 children under the age of 5 are at increased risk for a chronic, physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition that requires care or services beyond that generally[...]
Apr
29
Thu
2021
2:00 pm
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
Apr 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You are invited to the Guiding Parents to Services (GPS) Parent Support Group: Your Virtual Village. While a child’s autism diagnosis can rock the world of young families, connecting with other parents wh oare facing similar[...]
May
4
Tue
2021
11:00 am
MECK Pre-K Committee
MECK Pre-K Committee
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Due to issues related to COVID-19, this meeting has been moved to an online format. Please call 704-943-9492 if you would like to request access or need any additional information.
May
5
Wed
2021
8:00 am
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
May 5 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Did you know that Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg hosts FREE child safety seat inspections? These inspections occur on Wednesdays at local police and fire stations. Certified technicians inspect and help families install car seats. No appointment[...]
May
6
Thu
2021
2:00 pm
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
Autism Family Support Group | Yo...
May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You are invited to the Guiding Parents to Services (GPS) Parent Support Group: Your Virtual Village. While a child’s autism diagnosis can rock the world of young families, connecting with other parents wh oare facing similar[...]
May
12
Wed
2021
8:00 am
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
Child Seat Safety Inspections
@ Various Locations
May 12 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Did you know that Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg hosts FREE child safety seat inspections? These inspections occur on Wednesdays at local police and fire stations. Certified technicians inspect and help families install car seats. No appointment[...]