Smart Start of Mecklenburg County

Helping All Children in Mecklenburg County Turn Five Ready to Thrive

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MECK Pre-K is a Mecklenburg County-funded Pre-Kindergarten Program FREE to eligible 4-Year-Olds.

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The Basics Mecklenburg

Five fun, simple and powerful ways that families can give every child a great start in life.

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FAMILIES &
CAREGIVERS


All families want their children to succeed, but given the inequities in our society, some families lack the necessary knowledge or resources to raise their young children optimally. Learn More

EARLY CHILDHOOD
PROFESSIONALS


In Mecklenburg County, most infants and young children live in families where all caregivers work outside the home. Yet, too often, families are forced into situations where care is unstable, unaffordable, or of questionable quality. Learn More

COMMUNITY
MEMBERS

News & Recent InitiativesUpcoming EventsAdvocacy & AwarenessI never would have thought to make so many books available to my 2 kids under 5. They get so much exposure to reading with this program and have learned so much from the wonderful selection of books. I am also thrilled that my 4 year old has been accepted to the MECK Pre-K program at her preschool for next fall.
BETHANY WHITEHURST

LATEST NEWS

Aug 11, 2022Smart Start of Mecklenburg County Supports the Reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment ActWe measure success by our positive impact on the families and community we serve. Therefore, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County is proudly one of 63 organizations across the state to sign in support of the reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( ...Aug 9, 2022Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands Footprint in Mecklenburg CountyAmid the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Mecklenburg County has continued to mail children enrolled in the Charlotte area a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book to their house every month. The organization currently delivers ...Aug 2, 2022WAGE$ Lowers Teacher Turnover Rate and MoreIn FY21-22, WAGE$ was a funding partnership between Smart Start of Mecklenburg County (SSMC) and the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). The Child Care WAGE$® Program impacts the community by improving the quality of early care and education for young ...

UPCOMING EVENTS

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