Child Care Center Mini-Grant Applications Due November 1, 2024!

Child Care Center Mini-Grant Applications Due November 1, 2024!

At FGV Smart Start, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing environment where they can thrive and explore their potential, which is why we invite passionate child care centers to apply for our Mini-Grant Program; these grants provide essential resources that empower educators and enrich learning experiences, ensuring that children receive the foundational support they need to embark on their educational journeys with confidence and curiosity, so mark your calendars for November 1, 2024 and join us in making a lasting impact on our community’s youngest learners.

Child Care Center Mini Grant Application Form
FGV Smart Start Ducky Derby 2025 Success!

FGV Smart Start Ducky Derby 2025 Success!

Sep 22, 2025

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

Aug 1, 2025

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 2025: Thank You!

Jun 9, 2025

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 Vance County

Time Out Tuesday 2025 Vance County

Apr 7, 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

FGV Smart Start Recognition Banquet

Jan 24, 2025

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...