Building Brighter Futures - One Family at a Time
Child Care
What Parents Can Do!
Learn about how education begins at birth and how early experiences impact brain development.
Understand the impact of child care
on the future of our children.
Discover the resources available to
the community through Smart Start
Need Help Paying for Child Care?
Smart Start Rowan provides Child Care Scholarships for families who qualify. For more information please contact
Millie Nelson at 704-603-3372.
Families who are not eligible for a Child Care Scholarship from Smart Start Rowan may contact DSS (Department of Social Services) for information and guidelines regarding their subsidy program. Call 704-216-8369 for more information.Need Help Finding Quality Child Care?
Smart Start Rowan pledges to educate the community about the availability, affordability, and quality of child care services in Rowan County. Each family's right and ability to choose the best care for their own children is respected. Services are available in Spanish and English.
There are two ways for parents to receive free referrals for child care. You can receive referrals online, coming soon. Or you can call or visit our office for our customized referral service.
1. Customized Referrals – Our most complete service is offered if you call or visit our office. Our friendly staff will take ten to fifteen minutes to gather information on your child care needs. Then, they will search our database to offer referrals that meet your families' needs.
This FREE service will provide you with:
1) A list of child care options based on the expressed
needs of your family;
2) Information about rates, policies, vacancies, licensing
standards and other information about child care;
3) Guidelines on what to look for in quality child care;
4) Information about assistance paying for child care.
Let us do the work for you. Call JoAnn Cross at 704-603-3354!
2. Internet Referrals - Do It Yourself On-Line ~ COMING SOON!
Simply register on our site and select the area in Rowan County where you need child care and you’re on your way.
Please remember that our online service only provides you with basic information. For more details and an individualized child care search please call our Referral Specialist, JoAnn Cross at 704-603-3354.