A state audit is looking at whether the Smart Start program is making the grade in North Carolina schools. The 15-month audit does not question the benefits of the early childhood initiative, but it ...

Former Gov. Jim Hunt and a number of business leaders urged lawmakers Wednesday to avoid damaging the Smart Start early childhood program Hunt helped create nearly 20 years ago. Hunt said he could ...

SALISBURY — September has been a special month for Smart Start as Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed the month Smart Start Month, and Smart Start Rowan took this opportunity on Sept. 18 to commemorate the ...

SALISBURY — In a step forward for children and families across Rowan County, Smart Start Rowan has announced its future relocation to The Hub in Downtown Salisbury, a vibrant community-focused space ...

NEW BERN, N.C (WNCT) – A brighter future is the main goal for Smart Start. Located at 2111 Neuse Boulevard, Suite F., the Craven Smart Start is a resource center that looks to provide many different ...

NORWALK — A new day care center and preschool celebrated its grand opening on the campus of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Norwalk. The Smart Start Learning Center, at 238 West Rocks Road, ...