Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition for Early Childhood Success

06/17/2026

Happy to announce that Greater Nashua Smart Start Early Childhood Coalition was awarded a Capacity Building Tax Credit Award to support the planning phase of an innovative idea for a child care co-working space in South Nashua. Thanks to CDFA for the investment and support for our concept and for the lovely award ceremony yesterday at the Bridge House in Concord. Congrats also to our statewide EC partners that were awarded Tax Credit grants as well as our regional partners in Greater Nashua, Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, Marguerite's Place, Inc. and Harbor Care also awarded. Contact [email protected] if you'd like to learn about the business tax credits we will have to offer or would like to learn more about our innovation in childcare systems.

05/27/2026

Nashua Parent Network Planning a Fun Junteenth Event at River Walk.

We are still looking for vendors for our Juneteenth Celebration. The event is free to attend and will feature live music, performances, free food, vendors, and lots of family fun!

Vendors: please use registration link to sign up (small vendor fee required). https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/juneteenth-nashua?fbclid=IwY2xjawSD4-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEejLIO-Lr4xyU5i9vTCBoH7GF5vE55JFvyugJojdvn-5ISIJOytwmh72PlZVM_aem_UQs1vrdNdEowQZ4hkKtyWg

05/08/2026

Help us celebrate Teachers next week. Share with your favorite Teacher: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CK3xKmA3M/

Email from United Way of Greater Nashua You Deserve to Be Celebrated   Annual Teacher Appreciation Open House & Educator Training Addressing Anxiety In Your Classroom Ecosystem (2CEU Credits)   YOU A

03/27/2026

Join Nashua Family Network and Grow Nashua tomorrow Saturday 3/28 at Arlington Street Community Center. Drop in anytime from 10am-2pm (no RSVP required). Feel free to share with others- this is a family friendly event, open to the community.

To find more local Greater Nashua Free Fun Family Events and parenting/caregiver groups visit: https://agendahero.com/page/freefunfamilyssc

03/27/2026

03/05/2026

Smart Start is proud to be a collaborator with the NH Alliance of Early Childhood Coalitions, and the other Early Childhood Coalitions in our State!

Strong communities start with strong early childhood systems. The New Hampshire Alliance of Early Childhood Coalitions works across communities to build coordinated networks of support for young children and families. Through local coalitions, cross-sector partnerships, and shared learning, we’re helping ensure that families don’t have to navigate systems alone. We’re proud to be featured by in a new blog spotlighting this work and the impact of coalition-based leadership across the state. Read more: https://tsne.org/blog/new-hampshire-alliance-of-early-childhood-coalitions/

When people talk about “collective impact” in early childhood systems—the network of programs, policies, and services that support young children and their families from before birth through early childhood—the phrase can feel aspirational. At its core, collective impact simply means organiz...

02/19/2026

🎒✨ Kindergarten Readiness + Registration Workshop ✨🎒
Join Nashua Family Network, Child Care Aware of New Hampshire, Reaching Higher NH & Nashua School District at Arlington Street Community Center

on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 6:00–7:30 PM for our Kindergarten Readiness + Registration Workshop!

This event is designed to help families prepare for a smooth and successful start to kindergarten. You’ll receive important information about registration, readiness skills, and the different pathways to education.

🍽️ Dinner will be provided
👶 Child care will be available (registration is required for child care)

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/jtGVq6KuG8K5zyP99

📢 View & share the flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHATD7U7fQ/f61P6y0SA1NalX4J6jhGJg/view?utm_content=DAHATD7U7fQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h30cced5b04

We can’t wait to see you there! Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and flyer with other families. 💛Open to any families living in the Greater Nashua Area.

02/18/2026

📚✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨📚

Curious about different school options?
Wondering what Kindergarten Readiness really means?
Not sure how or when to register?

Join us on Friday, March 13, 2026 (3/13/26) in the evening for an informative event designed just for families like yours! Dinner and childcare provided*

👧🧒 This event is for:
• Families with children entering Kindergarten in 2026
• Families with preschoolers who want to get a head start on information

Stay tuned! Check back on our calendar for the finalized event time and registration details: https://agendahero.com/page/freefunfamilyssc

01/28/2026

We're thrilled to be starting another big Play-Based Learning kit project, thanks to funding from the Dobles Foundation.

If you have an at-home family childcare center in New Hampshire...please apply! We'd love to give you a HUGE kit filled with PBL manipulatives, as well as months of programming and activity ideas.

Please note - family child care providers who have already participated in a play-based learning kit project in one of the previous two sessions (2022 or 2024) should not apply for this round, as it is the same program.

Follow the QR code in the post, or visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NwYbVNy-C42xGLUVQ-SYB9JqmyIs8Kfz/view?usp=sharing for more information and to apply!

Questions? Email Meredith: [email protected]

01/26/2026

We're excited to announce that we have received funding from The Dobles Foundation to provide play-based learning kits to a limited number of at-home family childcare centers in New Hampshire!

Do you have an at-home family childcare center or know someoone who does? Please share this post! We're hoping to have the spots filled by February 1st.

Learn more about the kits and apply to receive one by following the QR code or viewing this document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NwYbVNy-C42xGLUVQ-SYB9JqmyIs8Kfz/view?usp=sharing