Smart Beginnings Hopewell - PG & Crater

11/07/2015

Jumpstart is a national early education non-profit, working toward the day every child in America en

11/03/2015

Thanks for all who participated in Read for the Record. We reported 1,500 children and teachers reading Not Norman, A Goldfish Story. We gave 970 books out to children in our VA Quality programs. Here are some pictures from programs (Head Start in Surry and Brunswick VPI) participating. Check out the great pet charts. Graphing is such a great math activity for children.

10/26/2015

Thank you to Darla Edwards who presented our $180,000 check from the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation! Also thank you to Delegate Tyler who came out and helped receive the check on behalf of Smart Beginnings Crater.

10/22/2015

Parks & Recreation cheerleaders perform at a Flag Football game Wednesday night at Moore Recreational Complex.

10/22/2015

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of tomorrow with millions of children and adults worldwide. Here are 3 simple ways to be a part of tomorrow's record-breaking celebration:

1) Register to read: bit.ly/RFTRreg
2) Read "Not Norman" in-person or online for FREE: bit.ly/readnorman
3) Share your photos on social media using

10/14/2015

Smart Beginnings Hopewell Prince George and Crater is proud to announce the expansion of the Al's Pals program in our region. It is a nationally recognized evidence-based curriculum and teacher training program develops social-emotional and life skills in children 3-8 years olds. This expansion is brought to us by a Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth grant. They support making healthy choices and abstaining from to***co use. If you would like free information about smoking cession please call1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free assistance and resources

09/23/2015

Read for the Record Day is quickly approaching! October 22 kids all over will be reading "Not Norman: A Goldfish Story". Join us in celebrating this special day!

09/18/2015

This is a wonderful program I worked with in Lynchburg. The director has worked closely with her teachers to help them truly understand the importance of the interactions they have with the children.

The Randolph College Nursery School recently received the highest QRIS rating, and an almost-perfect CLASS rating. Here's how they accomplished it.

09/16/2015

Register today for this wonderful training! See flyer for details.