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Childcare Costs Too High in North Carolina: Help is Coming

Childcare in North Carolina costs too much. The average family pays $11,720 each year for childcare. That’s more than college tuition! Families with two kids pay over $19,000 per year. That’s more than most people pay for rent.   Dr. Louis Finney Jr. leads Smart Start of Forsyth County. He says this problem affects all families, not just those with low incomes.   New Plan to Help Families The state has a new plan to fix this problem. Here’s what

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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 excited to announce a new initiative aimed at supporting early childhood education in our community. The organization is offering ten scholarships of $1,000 each to help local families access high-quality preschool programs. These scholarships are part of Smart Start of Forsyth County’s ongoing commitment to ensure that every child has the opportunity to start their

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