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

Governor Cooper Proclaims September Smart Start Month

Sep 10, 2024

Join us in recognizing the dedication and impact of the Smart Start Network, ensuring every child in North Carolina enters school healthy and ready for success.Governor Roy Cooper proclaims September as Smart Start Month. This proclamation acknowledges the Smart Start...

NC Govenor Roy Cooper Declares September as Smart Start Month

NC Govenor Roy Cooper Declares September as Smart Start Month

Aug 29, 2024

The first five years of life are a critical window of development, shaping a child’s brain architecture and building the foundation for future cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, and health outcomes. Because of this, the Smart Start Network has dedicated itself...

Greetings from the Executive Director

Jun 3, 2024

I am excited to welcome you to the Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, Inc. webpage. A wealth of information can be found about our services, staff, and, and early childhood. Our aim is that this site will serve as a quick means for parents, partners, business...

What is Resilience Training?

Oct 16, 2020

The Resilience Training is designed to support positive change using a neuroscience-based approach and evidence based practices. The program is rooted in self-knowledge, self-awareness and self-discipline for participants to focus the energy of their mind and utilize...

Greetings from the Executive Director

Nov 7, 2019

Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart is experiencing a very exciting season! I am grateful for the combined efforts of our board of directors, staff, child care providers, and community partners for tireless contribu-tions made on behalf of our children and families. Our...