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 care facility and helps raise funds that benefit families, support educators, and strengthen early childhood services in our communities.
2026 Time Out Tuesday Events, 10am – 4pm
Franklin County
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Dream World Academy, Franklinton
Granville County
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Teach-a-Tot, Oxford
Vance County
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Start-Rite Preschool, Henderson
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 the FGV Smart Start Office, 125 Charles Rollins Road in Henderson. Each session includes developmentally appropriate activities to help prepare children for Pre-K and kindergarten, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions will be facilitated by Ms. Amy Oakes and Ms. Kendra Davis.
To preregister, email aoakes@fgvsmartstart.org or call Dr. Linda Frederickson at 252-572-0312.
Time Out Tuesday 2025 Vance County
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.
Our Mission
To advance and advocate for a high quality, comprehensive, accountable system of care and education for children ages 0 to 5 which builds a foundation leading to a productive and successful life.
Our Vision
FGV communities are involved and collaborating, FGV families are equipped and informed, and our children are healthy and ready for academic success.
Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start
FGV Smart Start is a non-profit organization led by local volunteers, who design and provide programs and services for families and children in Franklin, Granville, and Vance counties, North Carolina.