Smart Beginnings
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Building Partnerships for a Healthy Start in Life

As children develop, parents find it helpful to build partnerships with others, particularly in terms of ensuring their child's health. Children develop best when they enjoy several essential ingredients: regular health care; good nutrition; sufficient rest; exercise; and protection from stress, neglect or violence.

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You're Invited to the Seventh Annual Smart Beginnings Holiday Basket Extravaganza

Monday, October 22, 2018

When: November 13, 2018
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Where: New College Institute, Baldwin Building (191 Fayette St.)

About Virginia Quality: Soon to have a new look and new quality standards

Monday, October 5, 2015

Soon the Virginia Star Quality Initiative will have a new look, a new name and new quality standards that recognize the key role of early learning in improving child outcomes. For a preview, visit Virginia Quality.

Setting Up the Learning Environment for Infants and Toddlers Part 1

Thursday, September 3, 2015

In your daycare center or program, what is the important thing in your children's environment? You are. As the caregiver for the day, you help the infant or toddler learn and grow in every developmental area just by being attentive and affectionate during routine activities.

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The Economic Case for Smart Beginnings

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The Monogram Loves Kids Foundation, the fundraising arm of Monogram Foods, announced today it has awarded Smart Beginnings Martinsville-Henry County $5,000.