We support the development of young children through programs and resources for their families and educators

NC Pre-K Program

NC Pre-Kindergarten is a readiness initiative that is proven to help four year old’s gain basic skills needed for success in elementary school.

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Resources for Families

We offer a low-cost lending library where families can borrow books, games, puzzles, toys, and other developmental resources for children for a $15 annual membership.

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Educator Resources

Professional development workshop calendar and registration details for child care providers.

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Need Child Care?

The Partnership for Children provides FREE referrals to child care – summer camps – before & after school programs – parent education classes – and much more! Call 704-982-2038.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.

After launching in 1995, the program grew quickly. First books were only distributed to children living in Sevier County, Tennessee where Dolly grew up. It became such a success that in 2000 a national replication effort was underway. By 2003, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library had mailed one million books. It would prove to be the first of many millions of books sent to children around the world.

About the Stanly County Partnership for Children

Stanly County Partnership for Children (SCPC) empowers children from birth to five years old and their families to thrive. We achieve this by providing a comprehensive range of community-based programs, including NC Pre-K, quality childcare initiatives, literacy programs, an early childhood resource center, Kaleidoscope, and support services for early childhood educators.