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
Governor Cooper Proclaims September Smart Start Month
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
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.
Time Out Tuesday 2025
We’re excited to share that our Vance County Time Out Tuesday fundraiser was a huge success! Thanks to the generosity of our community and the dedication of our amazing volunteers, we raised $2,000 to support early childhood programs right here in Vance County.
Our volunteers took “Time Out” of their busy schedules to visit local child care centers and shine a light on the incredible work happening every day for children ages 0–5. Each volunteer set out to raise $250—and together, we exceeded our goal!
FGV Smart Start Recognition Banquet
What a night to remember! On January 16, 2025, we gathered to honor the incredible dedication, passion, and hard work of early childhood educators at our annual Recognition Banquet. The event was a heartfelt celebration of the individuals who play such a vital role in...
FGV Smart Start Scholarship Applications Due November 1, 2024!
Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start is supporting Early Childhood Educators by offering scholarships. These funds are made possible through the generous contributions of our funding initiatives.