April = Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙

Helping All Children Turn Five Ready to Thrive!

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County CEO Jake House spoke with WCNC Charlotte about the growing cost of childcare in Mecklenburg County and the difficult decisions and sacrifices families face to make ends meet.

“This really is going to take the state, it’s going to take employers and employees alike to come together to figure this out,” House said.

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In observation of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County staff, city officials, and other community leaders "painted the town blue" to bring awareness to this cause and help all children turn five ready to thrive.

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Did you know there are currently over 31,000 children in Mecklenburg County participating in the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program? You can, too, by signing up to receive FREE books by clicking the link below.

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Registration is now open for MECK Pre-K! All children residing in Mecklenburg County who will be four years old on or before August 31, 2023, are eligible for the 2023-2024 school year. Experts agree that anything parents or caregivers can do to prepare children for kindergarten, including enrolling in a pre-k program, can provide a strong foundation for academic success. Click below to learn more about this high quality, free pre-k program.

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Join the Smart Start team for an afternoon of great food, great company, and roller skating!

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Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is proud to celebrate 30 years of mobilizing resources, forging partnerships, and supporting families to improve early childhood health, education, and development. Click the link below to learn more about how you or your organization can become a sponsor!

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We invite you to celebrate our 30th anniversary by downloading our new Smart Start of Mecklenburg County app for iOS and Android. Our mobile app is designed to connect Mecklenburg County families and professionals to resources now at your fingertips.

We want to hear your #SmartStartStories. Click the link below to share a testimonial about your experience with Smart Start of Mecklenburg County or one of our valued community partners over the past 30 years.

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