SURRY COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERSHIP

Programs

1. Pre-Kindergarten Program (NC Pre-K) - Supports high quality Pre-K services to at-risk four year olds to better prepare them for school success. Childcare services for 278 slots were provided free of charge for families through Elkin City Schools, Surry County Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, and Yadkin Valley Economic Development District Headstart. Elkin City Schools served 27 children and families. 89% of students demonstrated measurable improvement in cognitive and language skills and 22 parents attended workshop sessions. Surry County Schools served 205 children. 10 staff development sessions were offered. 89% of the children served showed improved DIAL 4 scores from pre-to-post tests. Provided 27 referrals to other agencies for intervention in which 100% received the referred services. Mt. Airy City Schools served 37 children and families throughout the year. 91% of children served showed improved DIAL assessment scores of at least 15 points. 82% of ESL students enrolled demonstrated improved language skills as measured by DIAL assessments. 100% of staff implemented at least one new practice in their classroom as a result of attending professional development. Yadkin Valley…

   $1,683,231 spentof which $1,592,705 as grants
   88% of program spending

2. Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) - Program provides information to assist families in finding child care services. The staff assist families, providers and the community through trainings for child care providers, consumer education about quality child care, consumer referral for child care options, and lending library which offers materials to support child care providers and families with young children's learning and development. CCR&R offers rewards for increased star rating to eligible child care facilities by providing cash awards to teachers, assistant teachers, directors, assistant directors, and home providers. Eligible full-time providers may also receive one day of sick leave compensation for missed salary. 13 child care centers/homes received assistance. 12 individuals and 6 child care facilities utilized the lending library. 216 child care providers/individuals participated in a professional development workshop. 41 child care facilities with at least one staff person participated in child care trainings.

   $69,558 spent
   4% of program spending

3. Nurturing Parenting Program - A home-based program provided for parents and their infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It is for families and their children birth to five, living in Surry County and at risk of child abuse or neglect and/or domestic violence. Services were provided through the Children's Center of Surry and Surry County Schools. A Parent Educator provides one-to-one virtual sessions and home visits in which parents learn about nurturing parenting routines, alternatives to hitting, child development, and ways to build self-esteem and self-concept in themselves and their children. Children's Center of Surry assessed 30 families for the need for services. 21 families and their children received home visits. 29 children were served. 21 families received resource information. 100% of the families accessed services to enhance family support and parent coping skills. Surry County Schools provided services to 12 families who were assessed. 12 families were offered 16 sessions. 100% of the families experienced an increase in nurturing parenting attitudes and practices and were referred to appropriate community resources.

   $59,530 spentof which $59,530 as grants
   3% of program spending

4. Dolly Parton Imagination Library

   $11,589 spent
   1% of program spending

5. Program Coordination/Evaluation

   $93,728 spent
   5% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $1,917,636.