2025-02-04T07:09:07-06:00 2024-06-30 561758856 MAST EVANS & ISENHOUR LLP P O BOX 1029 CONOVER NC 286131029 990 2023-07-01 201090467 CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN CALD 8284265437 PO BOX 689 111 HUDSON NC 28638 JEFF LINK BOARD CHAIR 8284265437 2025-02-04 1 0 DONALD D ISENHOUR P00128276 8284642812 2025-01-28 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z HANNAH S ROMERO 143 CEDAR VALLEY RD SUITE 111 HUDSON NC 28638 974298 0 X N/A X 2004 NC HELPING CALDWELL COUNTY CHILDREN ARRIVE AT SCHOOL HEALTHY AND PREPARED FOR SUCCESS. 15 15 7 35 0 0 1011966 962360 0 70 0 0 5974 10670 1017940 973100 433108 373933 0 0 448415 473968 0 0 0 176045 109779 1057568 957680 -39628 15420 140766 157642 81480 82936 59286 74706 X HELPING CALDWELL COUNTY CHILDREN ARRIVE AT SCHOOL HEALTHY AND PREPARED FOR SUCCESS. 0 0 263240 170617 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. 13 CHILD CARE FACILITIES RECEIVED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES THRU QUALITY INITIATIVES. EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT GRANTS MAY BE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUAL CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE ENROLLED AND ACTIVELY PURSUING A DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. THE GRANTEE CANNOT RECEIVE ANY OTHER SOURCE OF FINANCIAL AID, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TEACH SCHOLARSHIP, PELL GRANT, OR OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS. THE CLASS OR COURSE FOR WHICH REIMBURSEMENT IS SOUGHT MUST BE A REQUIREMENT OF THE GRANTEE'S DEGREE PROGRAM. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS LIMITED TO TUITION AND/OR MANDATORY CLASS OR REGISTRATION FEES. OTHER PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDE: 1) EMPLOYMENT IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD FIELD SERVING CHILD BIRTH THROUGH AGE FIVE; 2) EMPLOYMENT IN THE FIELD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD FOR AT LEAST SIX FULL MONTHS PRIOR TO START OF CLASS/COURSE; 3) APPLICATION FOR EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANCE SUBMITTED TO CCSS & NBSP; 4) COMPLETION OF THE COURSE WITH A GRADE C OR HIGHER. SEVEN INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED GRANTS THRU EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT. 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. 159552 159552 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. 317258 43764 FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDED THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM , THE NURTURING PROGRAMS, 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. 3,124 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN SERVED IN CALDWELL COUNTY. THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAMS (NPP) ARE FAMILY-CENTERED INITIATIVES DESIGNED FOR PARENT EDUCATION AND THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. NPP PROGRAMS FEATURE ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE OVERALL FAMILY FUNCTIONING, POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS, AND NURTURING SKILLS IN FAMILIES. CALDWELL COUNTY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE YEARS OF AGE WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A NURTURING PARENTING, GROUP-BASED PROGRAM WHICH WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER. GROUP SESSIONS WILL MEET ON WEEKDAYS IN CALDWELL COUNTY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SESSIONS WILL BE BASED ON THE NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM & PARENTS. SESSIONS WILL BE AIMED AT HELPING PARENTS GAIN A GREATER KNOWLEDGE OF ACCEPTABLE NURTURING PRACTICES. CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THOSE PARENTS ATTENDING SESSIONS. SESSIONS WILL RUN FOR TWELVE WEEKS, AND WILL BE HELD ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, WITH A MINIMUM OF FOUR SESSIONS PER YEAR. ALL NURTURING PROGRAM FACILITATORS (FOR ADULT SESSIONS) WILL BE REQUIRED TO HOLD A MINIMUM OF A BACHELOR DEGREE IN A HUMAN SERVICES RELATED FIELD AND BE A CERTIFIED FACILITATOR IN THE NURTURING PARENTING MODEL. FUNDS FOR THIS ACTIVITY MAY BE USED FOR MEETING EXPENSES, FOOD, INCENTIVES, EDUCATION MATERIALS, AND IN-HOUSE AND CONTRACTED SERVICES. 12 FAMILIES WERE SERVED THRU THE NURTURING PARENT PROGRAM GROUP MODEL. 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 377 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. 740050 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X THE CORPORATION 8284265437 143 CEDAR VALLEY RD SUITE 111 HUDSON NC 28638 DR DON PHIPPS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 ANNA MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 RICK SHEW BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 TONYA JONES SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KEVIN BROWN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 CHRIS BUMGARNER BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JEFF LINK CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 HOLLY MCKIM BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 WAYNE RASH BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MANDY WHITE TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DONNIE POTTER BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 BECKY GIBBONS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 HANNAH S ROMERO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 80800 0 0 MEGAN GENTRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LESTER WHITTINGTON BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 GONZALO VAZQUEZ BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 80800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 947610 14750 962360 PROGRAM INCOME 900099 70 70 70 0 1198 -1198 -1198 SALES TAX REFUNDS 900099 11868 11868 11868 973100 11938 0 -1198 321392 321392 52541 52541 82000 82000 325529 264839 60690 33205 15996 17209 33234 21927 11307 100 100 2700 2700 4010 3010 1000 5425 3118 2307 3280 514 2766 4547 1596 2951 10680 10680 7270 4003 3267 29898 26330 3568 635 635 REPAIR / MAINTENANCE 7397 3248 4149 FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT > 5 6969 6969 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 6646 4825 1821 FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT < 5 6562 2340 4222 13660 7402 6258 957680 740050 217630 0 140766 157642 140766 157642 81480 82936 81480 82936 X 22832 36646 36454 38060 59286 74706 140766 157642 15420 0 X X 0 0 0 X 874570 887621 886707 1011966 962360 4623224 874570 887621 886707 1011966 962360 4623224 4623224 15 15 7148 7605 8276 5974 11878 40881 4664120 359 0.99120 0.99240 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: SALES TAX REIMBURSEMENT - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 7,148. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 7,605. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 8,276. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 5,974. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 11,878. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 CREATIVE BEGINNINGS LLC 1966-K MORGANTON BLVD SW LENOIR NC 28645 260332790 30000 0 CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT COUNTRYSIDE CHILD CARE INC PO BOX 485 GRANITE FALLS NC 28630 562243409 21760 0 CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GROGANS SMALL WORLD #1 2322 KEITH AVE GRANITE FALLS NC 28630 561393418 10400 0 CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT GROGANS SMALL WORLD #2 4111 AUSTIN RD HUDSON NC 28638 561393418 9150 0 CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT NORTHLAKES ACADEMY INC 5638 GRACE CHAPEL RD HICKORY NC 28601 561301574 30000 0 CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT A WORLD OF DISCOVERY CDC #2 416 WOODSWAY LANE LENOIR NC 28645 270133485 11850 0 CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS 1914 HICKORY BLVD LENOIR NC 28645 566000998 GOVERNMENT 90000 0 BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST CALDWELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1966-B MORGANTON BLVD LENOIR NC 28645 566001967 GOVERNMENT 69552 10419 PURCHASED COSTS CAR SEATS FAMILY SUPPORT - NURTURING PARENT, GROWING-UP SAFE FOREVER YOUNG CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 405 VANCE STREET LENOIR NC 28645 240658998 7080 0 CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE CENTER 12 DUDLEY AVE GRANITE FALLS NC 28630 134282709 23220 0 CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT HAPPY HEARTS LLC 2145 KINCAID HILL RD LENOIR NC 28645 474367840 6720 0 CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT 2 9 WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD 165 8777 PURCHASED COSTS CHILDREN'S BOOKS, READING ACTIVITY DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY 2782 6790 PURCHASED COSTS CHILDREN'S BOOKS COMMUNITY EVENTS 1486 26555 PURCHASED COSTS CHILDREN'S BOOK, HEALTHY MEALS PART I, LINE 2: THE PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES ONGOING MONITORING FOR EACH GRANT ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR ON A MONTHLY BASIS VIA REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FORWARDED TO THE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE. EACH MONTH FINANCIAL PROGRAM MATCH AND PROGRAMMATIC DATA ARE COLLECTED AND REVIEW BY STAFF; THIS INFORMATION IS COMPILED QUARTERLY AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. THE PARTNERSHIP STAFF ALSO PROVIDES ON-SITE FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC MONITORING AT LEAST ANNUALLY. A STANDARD MONITORING INSTRUMENT FOR PROGRAM (GRANT) EVALUATION IS USED AND THE RESULTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. THIS DOCUMENT IS USED IN PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL PLAN MEETINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GRANT IS EVALUATED PRIOR TO ACTIVITY REVIEW AND BID SELECTION. KRISTY GROGAN-CAMPBELL KEY EMPLOYEE OF CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START INC 19550 THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS FAMILY BUSINESS - GROGAN'S 1 AND GROGAN'S 2 CHILD CARE CENTERS 0 MEGAN GENTRY EMPLOYEE OF CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS 90000 CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER 0 DR DON PHIPPS KEY EMPLOYEE OF CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS 90000 CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER 0 ANNA MARTIN KEY EMPLOYEE OF CALDWELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 79971 CALDWELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS A DRIECT SERIVCE PROVIDER 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B IRS FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF. ANY CORRECTIONS ARE MADE AND THE STAFF ADDS THE 990 APPROVAL TO THE AGENDA FOR THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE. ONCE APPROVED, THE 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS. COPIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICTS ARE ANNOUNCED BEFORE EACH BOARD ACTION. ANNUALLY REVIEW OF BOARD MINUTES BY CONTRACTED AUDIT FIRM OR NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN,INC MONITORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A 360 EVALUATIONS ARE PERFORMED BY PRIVATE CONTRACTOR. COLLABORATE PARTNERS, STAFF AND INTERESTED OTHERS ASKED TO COMPLETE SURVEY. RESULTS PRESENTED TO PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. BOARD CHAIR AND PERSONNEL COMMITTE PRESENTS RESULTS TO FULL BOARD IN CLOSED SESSION. THE BOARD COMES OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AND VOTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FILE FOLDER THAT IT UPDATES ANNUALLY AND MAKES AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS TO VIEW THE ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS. FORM 990, PART XII, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING, QUESTION 1 THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING FOR ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS AND ALSO FOR 990 PURPOSES. THIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING IS REQUIRED BY THE NC STATE AUDITORS OFFICE AS WELL AS THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC. THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE REGULATORY OVERSITE OF CALDWELL COUNTY SMART START: A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES REQUIRE A BI-ANNUAL AUDIT. THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC OVERSEES A STATEWIDE BID PROCESS IN ORDER TO SELECT AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM. EACH LOCAL PARTNERSHIP'S STAFF AND BOARD ASSUMES THE OVERSIGHT OF THEIR AUDIT.