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Smart Start LogoWhat is Smart Start?

Smart Start is North Carolina's nationally recognized and award-winning early childhood initiative designed to ensure that young children enter school healthy and ready to succeed.

Smart Start is a public-private initiative that provides early education funding to all of the state's 100 counties. Learn more . . .

The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc. (NCPC) was established in 1993 to provide statewide oversight of the Smart Start initiative.

The NCPC provides technical assistance and training for local Smart Start partnerships in the areas of program development, administration, organizational development, communication, fiscal management, technology, contracts management and fundraising. Learn More . . .

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