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A message from Bright Beginnings Central VA
BBCV staff are transitioning back to in-office operations. Staff will be in the office on Tuesday and Thursdays, and Friday mornings. The majority of meetings will continue to be held virtually, although some in-person meetings will also take place.
We are evaluating the possibility of in-person professional development programs, including our annual conference. No decisions have been made at this time.
We appreciate the Early Care and Education Providers who have contacted BBCV and expressed their willingness to help the community during this crisis, especially as the need for childcare has grown.
We at BBCV, along with our community, country and the world, look forward to the complete end of this crisis and the return to normal programming. Until then, please stay safe and healthy.
Karen
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library through Bright Beginnings CV at the United Way of Central Virginia, is offered to children from birth through age five who reside in the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford or Campbell.
Registrations are temporarily suspended in the counties of Amherst, Appomattox and Bedford due to limited funding. We hope to resume registrations in these counties as soon as possible.
Bright Beginnings extends its sincere gratitude to the Watt Foster Family Foundation for its generous support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Campbell County!
Bright Beginnings CV is accepting applications for a Coordinated Enrollment Assistant.
Send letter of interest and resume to:
Director, Bright Beginnings CV
United Way of Central Virginia
1010 Miller Park Square
Lynchburg, VA. 24501
Bright Beginnings Central Virginia (SBCV) is a regional initiative, serving the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell, and the city of Lynchburg. BBCV is housed within the United Way of Central Virginia, which serves as its fiscal agent.
Our Vision: All Children are supported in getting ready for kindergarten, to lay the building blocks for third grade reading proficiency.
BBCV serves as a facilitator of conversation and action focusing on the needs of children.
Smart Beginnings Start with Families
The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation and the Virginia Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics have partnered to designate May 10- June 21, the time period between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as an opportunity to focus on the health development of young children and to recognize that Smart Beginnings Start with Families: Healthy Children are Ready to Learn.
Both of these partner organizations develop and implement statewide strategies to help
parents, family members and caregivers understand the importance of children’s early
years, from birth through age five, as a critical time for building a strong foundation for
good health and success in school.
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The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) works in collaboration with
Smart Beginnings initiatives in communities across the Commonwealth to promote
school readiness and quality early experiences through a wide variety of efforts designed to
support families with young children.
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The VA Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics (VA-AAP) develops and shares resources about pediatric health care to benefit the children of Virginia. In addition, the Chapter supports community health care programs and initiatives to help every child reach his or her full potential in school and in life.
Central Virginia Activities
Richeson Drive Pediatrics, a long-time supporter of promoting early literacy and reading at home, joins SBCV, VECF and the Academy of Pediatrics to participate in Smart Beginnings Start with Families.
Pictured below: 4 year old Karlee looks at a book during a well-child examination by Tiffany Kidd, PNP at Richeson Drive Pediatrics.
Richeson Drive Pediatrics has participated in Reach Out and Read for more than a decade, giving a new book to every child during well-child visits.
 4 year old Karlee at the doctor |  Karlee enjoys a book during her exam |  |
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 Karlee and MomKarlee enjoys a book with her mom in the waiting room. |  Smart Beginnings Central VA.The Smart Beginnings Resource Bus visits Richeson Drive Pediatrics. |  Focus on Kindergarten ReadinessKindergarten Readiness is a part of the visit at Richeson Drive. |
 On time K-Registration informationSchool Registration was also encouraged this year. |