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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...
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 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...
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
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 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.
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!
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...
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. FGV Smart Start Scholarship Application Form
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...