The Guilford County Partnership for Children is a local non-profit strategically directing Smart Start and NC Pre-K funding to ensure equitable access to high quality childcare, professional development for early childhood educators and caregivers, family support and pre-literacy programs. GCPC is part of North Carolinas nationally recognized, statewide Smart Start network. Our mission is to ensure that all Guilford County children ages birth to five are emotionally, intellectually, and physically ready for success in school and life.