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Smart Start
Smart Start Georgia is a statewide organization, focusing on Metropolitan Atlanta, partnering to improve the quality of care and education for all children ages birth through five by: Collaborating with State and Federal government and early learning experts in communities throughout Georgia; Educating parents, caregivers, and the public on the critical need for quality early learning for all children; and,
promoting lifetime learning for children, the early learning community and professionals to ensure greater achievement throughout a child's education and beyond.
Smart Start's vision is that every child in Metropolitan Atlanta will be ready to succeed in school and later in life.
Description:
Smart Start, the Early Childhood Division of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, creates and implements innovative programs and outreach initiatives to improve the quality of early care and education for all children ages birth through five in Atlanta. Through these programs, Smart Start works to increase school readiness, with the aim of having every child ready to succeed in school by the time they enter Kindergarten.
History:
Smart Start, the Early Childhood Division of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, was created in May 1999 to address the pressing needs of Georgia's youngest children and their families. With innovative state and local programs and outreach initiatives, Smart Start has developed and maintains strong commitments and partnerships with state agencies, child care providers, parents, training and technical assistance organizations, and government and business leaders to improve the quality of early care and education for all children ages birth through five.
Contact people:
Main office number: 1-877-START-GAOffice fax number: (404) 527-3560
Address:
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100 Edgewood Avenue, NE
2nd FloorAtlanta, GA 30303(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.smartstartga.org
Directions:
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Directions to United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta:
From I-20 Eastbound:
Exit #56B - Windsor/ Spring Street. Go straight to the third traffic light. Take a left on Central Avenue. Turn right onto Auburn Avenue, then right into the parking deck. After you’ve. . . (more)
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 5 points Marta Station,
Walk distance (in minutes): 5
Nearest Bus Stop: West Peachtree Center and Edgewood Avenue, 0 minute walk |
Additional Information
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United Way (website, staff, etc.)
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| UWMA Impact Area Alignment: |
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Early Childhood Education
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| Last updated on October 2, 2009 |
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