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 Starters Pre K and K Readiness Sessions

FGV Smart Starters Pre K and K Readiness Sessions

Jun 29, 2026

FGV Smart Starters Pre K and K Readiness Sessions Join FGV Smart Start for Smart Starters Pre-K and Kindergarten Readiness Sessions for children ages 3 to 5. These free sessions will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on February 25, March 25, and May 22 2026 at...

FAMILY FUN EVENT APRIL 18TH, 2026

FAMILY FUN EVENT APRIL 18TH, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

FREE FAMILY FUN EVENT APRIL 18TH, 2026 Join FGV Smart Start for a free Family Fun Event and Kindergarten Readiness Forum on April 18th, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Franklinton Park, 102 Park Avenue, Franklinton, NC. Families can enjoy gross motor play, Triple P,...

Time Out Tuesday 2026

Time Out Tuesday 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Time Out Tuesday 2026 Time Out Tuesday is FGV Smart Start’s annual fundraiser supporting programs and services for children ages 0 to 5 and the early childhood professionals who serve them in Franklin, Granville, and Vance counties. Each event highlights a local child...

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

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.