GrowSmart Programs
Early Education Small Business Program
Early Education Small Business Program provides early education businesses the knowledge, understanding, and tools they need to operate a sustainable and profitable small business.
Professional Learning & Development
Through its Provider Training Series and Kindergarten Readiness Training, Virginia Beach GrowSmart provides high-quality training and career advancement opportunities to Virginia Beach early education professionals.
Celebrating Children
This yearly event is presented by GrowSmart in collaboration with Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. It is free and open to the public. Programming includes kid-friendly games, crafts, inflatables and more. Included is a family fun run that highlights the healthy development of children through physical activity.
Virginia Beach Reads
Virginia Beach READS focuses on three pillars of success proven to directly impact reading proficiency in the early grades.
Read Across America
Read Across America Day is a day to celebrate and foster a love of reading for children. GrowSmart celebrates every March as a way to kick off National Reading Month.
Career Paths
GrowSmart provides high-quality training and career advancement opportunities to Virginia Beach early education professionals.
Parents and Caregivers
Helpful Information
If you are a parent or caregiver of a young child, please visit our School Readiness page for resources and information on raising healthy, happy, and school-ready children.
In addition to providing resources for parents and families, GrowSmart offers programming to ensure the availability of high-quality early education and to promote reading proficiency by third grade. Follow the links below to learn more about these initiatives.