Virginia Beach GrowSmart is proud to host Celebrating Children in honor of Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Festivities will take place at Mt. Trashmore on a Saturday, Apr... Learn more
The Lena Research Foundation has selected the City of Virginia Beach as one of 11 new communities to join LENA Start, a program that helps parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers (0-30 months) ... Read More
Do you want to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children? Do you have at least one hour per week to dedicate to a fun and rewarding experience? If so, we are looking for YOU! VOLUNTEER NOW
Attention early childcare providers! Are you looking to continue your education in the areas of early childhood education and development? If so, apply for a GrowSmart Early Education Scholarship. APPLY NOW!
Are you pregnant or do you have a child under the age of one? You can sign up to receive FREE weekly text messages on prenatal care, infant care and more! Sign up now!
Do you have a preschooler who will enter kindergarten next fall or a current kindergartener? From enrollment requirements to building important readiness skills, Virginia Beach GrowSmart wants you to ... READ MORE
When is the best time to start reading to your child? From the very beginning! Reading to your baby, toddler, or preschooler benefits his language development, world learning, and your relationship. LEARN MORE
Every child in Virginia Beach will be born healthy; enter kindergarten ready to learn; and continue to read proficiently through third grade, establishing a strong foundation for success in school and in life.
When young children succeed, we all win.Join our efforts today!
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Finding the right early learning environment for your child can be challenging.
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Investment in the early years impacts our economy, safety, and way of life.
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We realize the importance of Virginia Beach children being ready to succeed in school and in life when they enroll in kindergarten. Last year, our GrowSmart program was honored with an Outstanding Achievement in Innovation Award by the national Alliance for Innovation. I cannot overstate the importance of preparing our youth for success before they begin school — and even before they are born. GrowSmart promotes the healthy development and school readiness of young children. The bigger picture… It’s a vital part of our workforce development strategy, laying the foundation for our babies to excel as 21st century learners, workers and citizens.
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GrowSmart’s mission is to promote and improve the healthy development, school readiness, and reading proficiency of young children, ages 0-8, in Virginia Beach.
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