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We are a Smart Start agency. Smart Start is an initiative started in 1993 by then-Governor Jim Hunt. It was formed to serve the birth to age five population and to help them reach Kindergarten happy, healthy and ready to learn. Other organizations who have awarded grants to fund our work include the Duke Energy Foundation, United Way, and Youth Friends United.The Alamance Partnership for Children is very grateful to all of its partners and look forward to forging more relationships in the community.In The News
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More Alamance County Children In Quality Care
Smart Start data shows continued improvement in child care quality
Burlington, NC— The New Year starts with good news for parents in Alamance County. According to new data released by The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc. (NCPC), more families with young children have access to, and are participating in, high quality child care programs in Alamance County.NCPC leads the state Smart Start program and evaluates local and statewide progress annually. The latest data shows that Smart Start continues to improve the quality of child care in Alamance County, thanks to the efforts of the Alamance County Partnership for Children, the Smart Start agency in Alamance County.
The number of Alamance County children enrolled in high quality child care (programs with 4 or 5 stars) has increased 80% since 2001, reflecting an improvement in child care quality and an increase in the number of children enrolled in high quality programs. Currently, almost half (49%) of all Alamance County children in child care are enrolled in the highest quality programs.
“This is really great news for the children of Alamance County,” stated NCPC President Stephanie Fanjul. “Not only are young children experiencing improved care, but families seeking child care are better able to find high quality programs.” The Alamance Partnership for Children actively works with child care programs throughout the county to improve the quality of child care by assessing center quality, recommending changes where needed, and helping child care teachers continue their education.
Cindy Watkins, Executive Director for the Alamance Partnership for Children, stated “More progress was made in 2007 than in any other year in terms of raising the quality of child care in Alamance County. This clearly shows the dedication and commitment of everyone involved with the child care industry, especially the child care workers in this county. We are excited about the future and about our continued partnership with these dedicated professionals.”
The data released in December is part of NCPC’s annual assessment of Smart Start progress. Collected annually since 2001, this data reflects continuous statewide improvement in child well-being. Smart Start is North Carolina’s early childhood leadership network dedicated to assuring that every child reaches his or her potential and is prepared for success in a globally competitive world. For more information, visit www.ncsmartstart.org.
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