Helping All Children Turn Five Ready to Thrive!

Families with young children often experience elements of stress, which can cause strain on the entire household. Two working parents, single parents, families of mixed, ethnic, or racial backgrounds, and same-sex parents face different challenges in raising their young children. National Family Month means celebrating families' strength and offering ideas to support their challenges. Continue reading for resources and organizational updates focused on helping all children turn five ready to thrive.

We are currently seeking job applicants who embrace diversity, understand the importance of maintaining a culture of trust, and are willing to work together to deliver positive stakeholder experiences.

Are you looking for a career that offers opportunities to make a difference in a child's ability to enter school healthy and ready to succeed? Click the link below to explore open positions at some of our local Pre-K facilities.

Join the Smart Start team for an afternoon of great food, great company, and roller skating in honor of our 30th Anniversary!

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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We mobilize resources, forge partnerships, and support families to improve early childhood health, education, and development - all to help ensure children are prepared for kindergarten. Click the links to learn more about our community partners, programs and recent news.