Join us in making a difference! Smart Start of Forsyth County is looking for dedicated folks to volunteer with our MALEA allocations committee.

Smart Start of Forsyth County is also seeking passionate and committed early educators to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you'll play a vital role in guiding our mission to support early childhood development and education in Forsyth County. We're looking for leaders who are eager to contribute their skills, insights, and dedication to making a lasting impact in our community. If you're ready to help shape the future of our organization and the lives of young children, we encourage you to apply and join us in this meaningful work.

Please send all reqeusts to Dr. Louis Finney, Jr. at louisf@smartstart-fc.org

Dear Winston-Salem Community,

I am delighted to share exciting updates regarding our Pre-K programs in Winston-Salem. As we continue to prioritize early childhood education, our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible Pre-K opportunities for all children in our community remains steadfast.

Research consistently shows that the early years of a child's life are crucial for cognitive, social, and emotional development. By investing in Pre-K education, we are laying the foundation for lifelong learning, setting our children on a path toward success in school and beyond.

In Winston-Salem, we have seen remarkable growth in our Pre-K initiatives, thanks to the collaborative efforts of educators, parents, community partners, and policymakers. Our classrooms are vibrant spaces where young minds are nurtured, curiosity is encouraged, and a love for learning is cultivated.

We understand that every child deserves a strong start, and our programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our young learners. From enhancing curriculum to providing professional development for our dedicated educators, we are committed to continuous improvement to ensure that our Pre-K programs are of the highest quality.

As we look ahead, we are excited about the future of early childhood education in Winston-Salem. We are working on expanding access to Pre-K so that more children can benefit from these critical early learning experiences. Our goal is to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and enriching environment.

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you—our parents, educators, community leaders, and supporters—who make this important work possible. Together, we are making a lasting impact on the lives of our youngest citizens and building a stronger, brighter future for our entire community.

Thank you for your continued support of Pre-K education in Winston-Salem.

Sincerely,

Dr. Louis Finney

CEO & President

Smart Start of Forsyth County

North Carolina proclaims

September Smart Start Month!



The State of North Carolina proclaims September Smart Start Month!

Thank you to our local community partners, our state and community leaders, early childhood leaders, and the families we serve who are part of our Smart Start family.

Through continual support and investments in Smart Start, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive!

The Smart Start Network is comprised of the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) and 75 local Smart Start Partnerships that work to shift mindsets and the public narrative about children birth-to-five and their families. The impact we have locally is happening statewide as we work to ensure each child in North Carolina can thrive!

As a partner of the Smart Start Network, we are committed to raising the quality of early childhood care and education, partnering with families to build on their strengths, and improving community health. We also work to create a stronger early childhood system where each community receives evidence-based and evidence-informed services that best meets its needs.

We celebrate Fathers and Father Figures every month! This month, please join us for a celebratory dinner for MALE participants!



Come join us at our headquarters for a delicious meal! 7820 North Point Boulevard, Suite 200, Winston Salem 27106 

Time-6:00-8:00pm 

Date-8/26/24 



End of Year Dinner celebration for MALE participants  

8/6/2024| 4:00-8:00

8/13/2024 | 6:00-7:30

8/20/2024 | 6:00-7:30

8/27/2024 | 6:00-7:30

First Aid CPR

Children's Physical & Intellectual Development

Stress Management and Burnout

Room Arrangement

Please visit www.smartstart-fc.org for more information and registration.

“Before he passed away, my Daddy told me the Imagination Library was probably the most important thing I had ever done. I can’t tell you how much that meant to me because I created the Imagination Library as a tribute to my Daddy. He was the smartest man I have ever known but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams.”

-Dolly Parton

Through Smart Start of Forsyth County, the Imagination Library has served over 28,000 children, but we are at capacity and need your help. This program is free for children from birth to Kindergarten and supplies participants with age-appropriate books. From a young age, exposure to literacy is vital for later understanding of language and other studies.

UNFORTUNATELY OUR PROGRAM IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS