Pre-K is now available for more children in Mecklenburg County!
This school year, Mecklenburg County is opening 33 classrooms to serve 600 children in the community Decades of research have shown that Pre-K makes a difference in the school readiness of children. Not just in the short-term to get children ready to succeed in...
Carolina Impact: Smart Start’s 25th Anniversary
Now Hiring – Pre-K Specialist
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is hiring a Pre-K Specialist to assist with the implementation of the newly funded county pre-kindergarten expansion. This experienced early care and education professional will report to the Meck Pre-K Director and will provide...
A Look at the North Carolina General Assembly Budget Proposal
There is a lot to digest for early childhood in the North Carolina General Assembly’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19. A few highlights are listed here, with more detail provided below. As we continue to comb through the Money Report and Special Provisions, we...
Autism Support Workshop: Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders
Mealtimes can be stressful for families! During the first 5 years of life, 20% of children struggle with some type of feeding issue. Join us as we learn from Nicole Cyphert, MS, OTR/L, about the root causes of these issues, and identifying strategies that support...
2019 Early Education Extravaganza!
MECK Pre-K will host a table at this year's Early Education Extravaganza. Hope to see you there!
Each Child. Every Neighborhood.
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County
(704) 377-6588
601 E. 5th Street, Suite 500
Charlotte, NC 28202