Reach For The Stars with Farm To Preschool
The North Carolina Farm to Preschool Network (NCFPN) was convened in May 2015 by ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) and NC CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)…
Private Dollars help Children of Mecklenburg County
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is pleased to announce it has received a $300,000 grant from the Vanguard Community Stewardship program. This partnership funds the expansion of existing Smart Start evidence based programs designed to support the healthy development of children and to ensure kindergarten readiness. Specifically the grant expands YMCA’s Parents as Teachers, Reach Out & Read and Smart Start Healthy Families.
FY17-18 Funding Opportunity
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County FY17-18 Funding Opportunity PBIS PLA50 – Child Care Subsidy In collaboration with Smart Start of Mecklenburg County, administer the provision of child care subsidy in the following priority area: At-risk populations participating...
“Carolina Impact” story about Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a program that mails out children a free book each month from birth up until 5 years old. These are high-quality books that are chosen by experts in the education and writing field and are based on the child's age. This...
Water Safety and Summer Fun Workshop- Registration Open
Sign up today for our Guiding Parents to Services April workshop about water safety, swim lessons and more!
Early Registration for National Smart Start Conference is Open
Get your tickets to the 2019 National Smart Start Conference. Registration for the nation’s largest conference devoted to early education systems and strategies is now open.This conference provides advanced professional development for early education leaders...

Turn Five Ready to Thrive
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County
(704) 377-6588
601 E. 5th Street, Suite 500
Charlotte, NC 28202