RCM Smart Start for Early Childhood Education Providers

Developed by RCM’s world-class educators in partnership with our In-house neuroscience and research department, RCM Smart Start ECE combines decades of expertise with the latest research in early childhood development.

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Easily Integrates into Any Early Learning Setting

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RCM Smart Start ECE seamlessly integrates into existing programs, making it easy to bring the proven benefits of music engagement into early childhood education. Through engaging, music-based activities, it enhances learning, fosters creativity, and supports overall development, setting a new standard for early education.

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The RCM Smart Start ECE Approach

RCM Smart Start ECE features sequenced music-based activities

Designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and K4–5 learners, with 12 engaging, 15-minute lessons per level. These hands-on activities strengthen cognitive development through active participation, using familiar themes like water, weather, and animals to seamlessly fit into early learning programs.

Flexible and adaptable

Activities can be introduced in any order, making it easy to tailor the program to your learning environment. Optional book and craft activities provide additional opportunities for enrichment.

Easy to implement

Pre-recorded audio tracks make each activity engaging and effortless to use, allowing educators to focus on guiding children’s learning rather than leading the music themselves.

Why Educators Value RCM Smart Start ECE

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Designed for Every Educator

No musical background? No problem. Our online training equips educators with the skills and confidence to lead engaging lessons while deepening their understanding of childhood development through music.

Simple, Ready-to-Use Activities

Plug-and-play activities are always available, providing structured, engaging content that supports student learning whenever it fits into your day.

Music in Motion

Kids don’t just listen—they move! These activities encourage active participation, helping children develop coordination, balance, and body awareness through fun, engaging movement.

Keeping Music Education Strong

With arts programs declining, RCM Smart Start ECE ensures children continue developing musical skills while fostering creativity through engaging lessons and optional craft activities.

Promoting Engagement

Flexible play-based activities keep children actively involved in learning while fostering focus and participation.

Easily Integrates into Any Early Learning Setting

RCM Smart Start ECE is designed for seamless integration into early childhood programs and curricula making it adaptable to any educational setting, regardless of your location.

Becoming a RCM Smart Start Provider

Partnering with us is simple:

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  • Start the conversation

    Reach out to explore opportunities and see if we’re a good fit.

  • Build the plan

    We’ll assess your market and create a tailored distribution strategy

  • Make it official

    Sign the agreement and get full onboarding and training

  • Fuel your growth

    Access marketing assets, sales strategies, and promotional tools.

  • Launch with confidence

    Roll out RCM Smart Start with our ongoing support every step of the way

Becoming a RCM Smart Start ECE Educator

Training for Providers

The RCM Smart Start teacher training for early childhood educators empowers teachers to confidently deliver the RCM Smart Start program, with no music background required. Teachers learn how to deliver the music-based activities in the most effective way to promote cognitive growth for their classroom.

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Designed for the Modern Educator

The Teacher Companion is available to educators who complete the RCM Start Start teacher training for early childhood educators. This digital guide will give educators everything they need to confidently bring music-based learning into the classroom with no music background required. 

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