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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $422K, a strong 29% operating margin.
HELPING CALDWELL COUNTY CHILDREN ARRIVE AT SCHOOL HEALTHY AND PREPARED FOR SUCCESS.
CHILD CARE & EDUCATION QUALITY INCLUDED QUALITY MAINTENANCE, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE QUALITY INITIATIVES ACTIVITY WILL ASSIST CALDWELL COUNTY CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN...
CHILD CARE & EDUCATION QUALITY INCLUDED QUALITY MAINTENANCE, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE QUALITY INITIATIVES ACTIVITY WILL ASSIST CALDWELL COUNTY CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. ALL LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PRIORITY MAY BE GIVEN TO FACILITIES WHICH: 1) SERVE HIGHER NUMBER OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH AGE FIVE; 2) RECEIVE NO OR LIMITED TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM OTHER SOURCES, 3) WILL BE REASSESSED BY DCDEE DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR. THE QUALITY INITIATIVES ACTIVITY CONSISTS OF TWO TIERS: LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2. QUALITY INITIATIVES - LEVEL 1 MAY SUPPORT CHILD CARE FACILITIES HOLDING A GS-110, 1 STAR, 2 STAR OR 3 STAR-RATED LICENSE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. QUALITY INITIATIVES - LEVEL 2 MAY PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES HOLDING A 4 OR 5 STAR-RATED LICENSE WITH A FOCUS ON MAINTAINING OR INCREASING THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. QUALITY INITIATIVES - LEVEL 2 MAY ALSO PROVIDE QUALITY CASH BONUSES WITH THE AMOUNT OF THE BONUS DEPENDENT UPON THE STAR RATING AND NUMBER/FREQUENCY OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE SERVED AT THE FACILITY. THIS ACTIVITY MAY ALSO INCLUDE USE OF FUNDS FOR MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL EVENTS. EXPENSES MAY INCLUDE FOOD, INCENTIVES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND CONTRACTED SERVICES. THE LENDING LIBRARY OFFERS A VARIETY OF MATERIALS TO SUPPORT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. THIS ACTIVITY MAY ALSO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESIURCES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOOKS, MANIPULATIVES, REFERENCE MATERIALS, CURRICULUM KITS, ETC. ITEMS FOR CHECK OUT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO EARLY EDUCATORS, FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. GUIDANCE ON THE APPROPRIATE USE OF MATERIALS MAY BE PROVIDED. 13 CHILDCARE CENTERS RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCAIL INCENTIVES THROUGH QUALITY INITIATIVES.
HEALTH & SAFETY WAS THE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ACTIVITY.THIS ACTIVITY IS AN ACTIVITY TO SUPPORT THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND/OR IDENTIFIED SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE CHILD CARE...
HEALTH & SAFETY WAS THE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ACTIVITY.THIS ACTIVITY IS AN ACTIVITY TO SUPPORT THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND/OR IDENTIFIED SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE CHILD CARE SETTING. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING SMART START DOLLARES IN THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: (1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IN THE FORM OF CONSULTATION AND COACHING) PROVIDED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WORKING IN CALDWELL COUNTY CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVING CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD. 12 TRAININGS WERE PROVIDED FOR CHILD CARE WORKERS INCLUDING:CPR/FIRST AID, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, ITS SIDS-INFANT TODDLER SAFE SLEEP.
FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDED THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM , THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM, AND THE TRIPLE P PROGRAM. CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START WILL PROVIDE FOR THE EARLY LITERACY...
FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDED THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM , THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM, AND THE TRIPLE P PROGRAM. CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START WILL PROVIDE FOR THE EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM - "DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY" (DPIL). THE GOALS ARE TO 1) INCREASE YOUNG CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO BOOKS, 2) INCREASE KINDERGARTEN READINESS, 3) INCREASE PARENT-CHILD READING FREQUENCY, AND 4) INCREASE COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. DPIL MAILS AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS TO REGISTERED CHILDREN (AGES 0-5) ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE BOOKS WILL BELONG TO THE CHILDREN AND CHILDREN CAN RECEIVE BOOKS REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START STAFF WILL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH CHAMPION LITERACY AND READING, SUCH AS THE CALDWELL COUNTY LIBRARY AND THE CALDWELL COUNTY FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DPIL. STAFF WILL MONITOR THE SUCESS OF THE DPIL THROUGH SURVEYS AND FOLLOW-UPS WITH THE PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN RECEIVING THE BOOKS. COMPLIMENTARY TO THE DPIL ACTIVITIES MAY BE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCALLY FUNDED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CREATE AND SUPPORT A POOL OF QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS WHO WOULD PROVIDE STORY READING AND STORYTELLING TO THE CHILDREN SERVED BY CHILD CARE CENTERS AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES. 2,892 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN SERVED IN CALDWELLL COUNTY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED AND PROMOTED SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THIS PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO HELP ENSURE ONGOING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH THE USE OF MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AND EVENTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTED THE CALDWELL COUNTY'S SAFE KIDS PROGRAM BY PURCHASING CAR SEATS. 1,200 PEOPLES SERVED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND 337 CAR SEATS PURCHASED. THE POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM(TRIPLE P) WILL SUPPORT THE PREVENTION OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDHOOD, THE PREVENTION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT, AND THE STRENGTHENING OF PARENTING AND PARENTAL CONFIDENCE. 12 FAMILIIES SERVED THROUGH TRIPLE P. GROWING UP SAFE ACTIVITY PROVIDED SWIM SAFETY CLASSES TO CALDWELL COUNTY CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE. SMART START PAID FOR SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING LESSIONS THROUGH OUT CALDWELL COUNTY. THE SWIM INSTRUCTOR OBTAINED AND MAINTAINED ALL NECESSARY LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATIONS TO SERVICE THE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN. 72 CHIDRENAGES 0-3 RECEIVED FREE SWIM LESSONS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $1,447,421 | $973,100 | +0.5% |
| Expenses | $1,025,726 | $957,680 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $421,695 | $15,420 | +26.3% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| DR DON PHIPPS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA COOK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK SHEW | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA JONES | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV MIKE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF LINK | CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE RASH | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY WHITE | TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH S ROMERO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Officer
Director
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$89,175 | $0 | $89,175 |
| MEGAN MOODY | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESTER WHITTINGTON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GONZALO VAZQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,447,421 | $1,025,726 | $557,082 | $421,695 |
| 2024 | $973,100 | $957,680 | $157,642 | $15,420 |
| 2023 | $1,017,940 | $1,057,568 | $140,766 | $-39,628 |
| 2022 | $894,983 | $889,609 | $196,225 | $5,374 |
| 2021 | $895,226 | $878,092 | $94,243 | $17,134 |
| 2020 | $882,022 | $872,722 | $85,060 | $9,300 |
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