Address: 235 East Center St. , Lexington, NC 27292
Phone: (336) 249-6688, ext. 211
Fax: (336) 249-6687
Contact: Stephanie Nelson
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8AM - 5PM
Program Description:
Smart Start of Davidson County has been working since 2007 with all three school systems in the county to create Ready Children, Ready Schools, Ready Communities, and Ready Families. The goal is to engage all groups in increasing school readiness in Davidson County. School readiness is comprised of two key components:
- The experiences and knowledge that children bring with them when they come to school, i.e. ready children; and
- The readiness of all schools to ensure the success of all children regardless of their previous experiences or current knowledge, i.e., ready schools.
Additionally, school readiness is characterized by Ready Families and Ready Communities – all pieces of a system that prepares children for how they begin to learn and enter school.
What exactly is a Ready School?
A Ready School provides an inviting atmosphere, values and respects all children and their families, and is a place where children succeed. A Ready School is committed to high quality in all domains of learning and teaching and has deep connections with parents and its community. A Ready School prepares children for success in work and life in the 21st century.
For more information about a Ready School visit the Ready School website at www.ncreadyschools.org or see NC Ready Schools Definition and Pathways
If you are interested in supporting your local elementary school, child care center, family child care home, business, or community with the Ready School Initiative, please contact Stephanie Nelson @ (336) 249-6688 or stephanien@partnershipforchildren.org. We need parents, educators, and community members who value the education of our youngest children from birth to age 8 and who want to help these children succeed.
