WELCOME TO THE START OFF SMART’S HOMEPAGE,
DEDICATED TO HELPING PARENT’S PREPARE THEIR
CHILDREN FOR THE JOYFUL JOURNEY OF LEARNING.
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Children can be best prepared for school by focusing on all of the five elements that your child needs to be ready for school.
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Click on a star to learn more about your child's brain development.
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WHAT CAN START OFF SMART DO FOR MY FAMILY?
START OFF SMART OFFERS FAMILIES TWO OPTIONS:
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Monthly visits, prenatal to Kindergarten PAT helps to increase parent knowledge of child development and appropriate ways to stimulate their children’s intellectual, language, social, and physical development.
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Annual visits from birth to 5years. Parenthood is a joyful journey. Being a parent is the most rewarding and challenging job you may ever experience. Start Off Smart can help parents give their children a good start to a successful life.
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"I believe that parenthood is a joyful journey and parents should be empowered with knowledge to help prepare their child for a successful start in life."
- Annie Bright
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- Congratulate new parents with a welcome kit for baby.
- Visit families of preschoolers at home to distribute age appropriate information and materials.
- Provide school readiness activities.
- Help build positive relationships between parents and schools.
- Offer information about quality childcare services.
- Link parents with community resources.
- Monthly newsletter packed with activities.
- Monthly play group offers parents the opportunity to meet monthly with peers.
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History of OCLN