Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond | Early Childhood School Readiness

Child Care Task Force

A Public / Private Partnership

The Richmond Region Child Care Task Force is a partnership of public and private organizations, from government and public schools, to child care and out of school time partners in Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield and Henrico.

The RVA Basics Campaign

Working With Parents & Caregivers

Promoting everyday interactions between children, their parents, and other caregivers in the first three years of development to provide abundant learning opportunities that give children from every background a more equal start in life.

Supporting Locality Groups

Research, Reports, Results

Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond provides information and data about early childhood demographics, risk factors and emerging trends so that our region can better understand the challenges faced by our families with young children.

Quarterly SBGR Coalition Meetings

Smart Beginnings works with more than 100+ partner organizations on a daily basis. Quarterly, we come together to discuss what’s going on in the sector, challenges, successes, barriers and make connections. The next meeting is:

June 16th at Community Foundation for a greater Richmond 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Learn More about the SBGR Coalition

Ready Regions

Check out the new Ready Regions Plans!

In the News

Letters to the Editor for Feb. 17, 2022: A worthwhile investment

Does quality early childhood education lead to more successful lives as adults?

Developmental milestones just changed for the first time in years

Grant applications will soon open to expand access to childcare in Richmond

All the latest ECE System Updates

New Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)

VQB5 Implementation Guide for Program Leaders – Practice Year 1 
Building Virginia’s Unified Measurement and Improvement System: Overview of the Legislation, Process and Timeline
Virginia Quality Transition Plan
Participating in the Unified Measurement and Improvement Systems: FAQ
Overview of the Practice Years for Early Childhood Programs

Smart Beginnings Locality Groups

Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond supports six locality groups. Their individual missions are closely aligned with the Virginia Department of Education. Each coalition strives to assist children and families with developing foundational skills and providing resources to help promote student success in kindergarten and beyond.

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Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond - Why Every Day Counts

Brain Growth from 0-3 Years Old

Days From Birth to Kindergarten

Children 0-5 with All Parents Working

Children 0-5 in Low-Income Families