Celebrating Smart Start Month with our 16th annual Ducky Derby!
This year’s Ducky Derby was dedicated to our child care providers. This is the second time FGV has used this format; the first time was in 2021. The winners of this year’s Ducky Derby are as follows:
Prize
Winner, Child Care Facility
$1,000
Tracy Williams – Lead Teacher
Cornerstone Daycare Ctr, Oxford
Chick-Fil-A
Brooke Allen – Lead Teacher
Pilot Baptist Daycare Min, Zebulon
$250
Tracey Phillips – Teacher
Franklinton UMC Daycare, Franklinton
$100
Barbara Davis – Floater
Kid’s Zone Daycare, Louisburg
FGV Smart Start Ducky Derby 2025 Success!
This year’s Ducky Derby was dedicated to our child care providers. This is the second time FGV has used this format; the first time was in 2021. The winners of this year’s Ducky Derby are as follows
Apply for Child Care Quality Grants – Orientation Sessions Available
Apply for Child Care Quality Grants – Orientation Sessions Available
The Quality Child Care Grant Application Process Orientation will hold one last session on Thursday August 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the FGV Smart Start office for Franklin, Granville & Vance County.
Time Out Tuesday 2025: Thank You!
Time Out Tuesday was a tremendous success. With the support of our community, we raised over $15,000 to benefit young children and families across Franklin, Granville, and Vance Counties in North Carolina.
The event took place on April 15, 2025, with a special focus on our Franklin County partners. Community members volunteered to be “timed out” at local child care centers, where they reached out to friends, family, and colleagues to raise donations for their release. Each participant aimed to raise at least $250 during their one-hour time out.
Our Mission
To advance and advocate for a high quality, comprehensive, accountable system of care and education for children ages 0 to 5 which builds a foundation leading to a productive and successful life.
Our Vision
FGV communities are involved and collaborating, FGV families are equipped and informed, and our children are healthy and ready for academic success.
Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start
FGV Smart Start is a non-profit organization led by local volunteers, who design and provide programs and services for families and children in Franklin, Granville, and Vance counties, North Carolina.