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Burke County Smart Start Inc.
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Welcome to the website of Burke County Smart Start, Inc.  At this site you can learn of the many programs funded by Smart Start that serve to enhance and enrich the lives of the children ages birth to five years in Burke County.   Be sure to visit the sections below to learn more about upcoming events, parenting information, and links to other informative sites.   

What is Smart Start?

Burke County Smart Start, Inc. is seeking proposals from agencies interested in providing services that contribute to the well-being and optimal development of young children and their families in Burke County for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014.

Burke County Smart Start, Inc. has open for bid the following early childhood activities for the 0-5 years old population:

  1. Child Care Health Consultant 2 year

  2. Child Care Provider Insurance Benefit Package 2 year

  3. Child Care Resource & Referral 2 year

  4. Family Literacy Programs 2 year

  5. Healthy Families 2 year

  6. Mobile Preschool Classrooms 2 year

  7.  Parent Education/ Family Connections 2 year

  8. Behavior Intervention Consultation 2 year

  9. Quality Bonus for Non-Subsidized Children 2 year

  10. Professional Development for Child Care Providers 2 year

Interested parties may pick-up a bid package at the Partnership office located at 304 West Union before January 31, 2012. All completed bid packages must be received at the Smart Start office by 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2012. Inquires may be directed to Vickie Deal at Burke County Smart Start, Inc. – 828-439-2326

BCSS FY 2010-2011 Annual Report

Below is the link for the FY 11-12 Burke NC Pre-K Application. Please note:  It is subject to change.  Completed applications will be accepted beginning March 20, 2012. 

FY 11-12 Burke NC Pre-K Application

 updated: 01/31/2012

 


Smart Start

 
 

 PO Box 630, Morganton, NC 28680-0630
304 West Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655
ph: 828-439-2326, fx: 828-439-2333
: vrdealbcss@bellsouth.net

Smart Start is the Winner of the Ford Foundation's
Innovations in American Government Award!

Innovations in American Government