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In SSTC's 2026 ECE Staff Needs Assessment, it was found that 78% of Early Childhood Education staff in Transylvania County earn less than $18.01 an hour, despite the fact that 73% of ECE staff have 3 or more years of industry experience, and 46% of E
Registration is now open for this summer's dental bus event! 🚌🦷 Smart Start's second annual dental bus event will be held this August in Brevard! Dental cleanings, fillings, and extractions will be offered free of charge to children ages 0-5 livin
If you're an early educator in Transylvania County, you may qualify to partcipate in WAGE$. Eligible applicants must: ❤️ Be employed as a teacher, teacher’s assistant, or director. 🧡 Work with children ages 0-5 years. 💛 Work at least 10 ho
In recognition of the large number of families in our community who rely upon Family, Friend, and Neighbor care, SSTC formed our FFN Network to recognize, uplift, and empower home care providers. 🏡👦🏼👧🏽 ⭐️ FFN Care Network Members meet monthly t
SSTC recently conducted an Early Childhood Education needs assessment survey to better understand the forms of support most needed by local ECE directors and educators. Data collected will be used to inform the development of SSTC’s program a
All children under the age of 18 in Transylvania County are eligible to receive free daily meals this summer! 🍎🥪🥕🍓🫐 Starting next week you can pick up hot meals at Champion Pool Monday through Thursday or sign up to get groceries to go at Pisg

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