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Help Shape the Future of Forsyth County’s Youth
Help Shape the Future of Forsyth County’s Youth Smart Start of Forsyth County is searching for a strategic planning partner to guide our organization’s
Childcare Feedback Session
Childcare providers – your expertise and feedback are needed! Join Smart Start of Forsyth County for an important discussion on current challenges, evolving family needs,
Inclement Weather – Early Educators Conference Rescheduling Notice
The Early Educators Conference 2025: “Let Your Garden Grow” has been rescheduled to March 1, 2025. The event will still be held at Atkins
Pre-K Model Cohort Classroom Pilot in Forsyth County Great Success
The Pre-K Model Cohort Classroom Pilot in Forsyth County is a shining example of how collaborative efforts in early childhood education can drive impactful change. Through the
Males Achieving Long-Term Excellence (MALE) Program Celebrates Success at Smart Start of Forsyth County
Males Achieving Long-Term Excellence (MALE) Program Celebrates Success at Smart Start of Forsyth County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Males Achieving Long-Term Excellence (MALE) Program Celebrates Success
Smart Start of Forsyth County Launches S.T.A.R. Family Resource Center to Support Marginalized Families
Winston-Salem, NC – August 22, 2024 – Smart Start of Forsyth County (S.S.F.C.), a dedicated partner in the Smart Start network, is proud to announce
Smart Start of Forsyth County Offers Ten One-Thousand Dollar Scholarships for Pre-K
Smart Start of Forsyth County Announces $10,000 in Preschool Scholarships for Local Families Forsyth County, July 26, 2024 — Smart Start of Forsyth County is
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands in North Carolina with New Bilingual Book Collection
June 13, 2024 – Forsyth County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands in North Carolina with New Bilingual Book Collection Forsyth Families Can Sign-up with
This family childcare provider is working to ensure ‘an invisible workforce’ is seen — and preserved
Shalicia Jackson, also known as Shay, has done almost everything there is to do in early childhood education.
Jackson has been an assistant child care teacher, a lead teacher, a Head Start coordinator, a family advocate, and a social worker in public schools. She has worked in nonprofits and at the Durham Partnership for Children, training teachers to better support young children. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a master’s degree in social work.
But when Jackson opened Modern Early Learning Academy in 2022, a five-star family child care home in Winston-Salem, she entered a brand new world.
Community: Smart Start of Forsyth County
The importance of early childhood education cannot be overstated. Early childhood education sets the foundation for a child’s future development, providing a strong base for
