Wake County SmartStart works to ensure Wake County children, birth to 5, are successful in school and in life.

The early years of life matter because early experiences affect the architecture of the maturing brain. As it emerges, the quality of that architecture establishes either a sturdy or a fragile foundation for all of the development and behavior that follows --- and getting things right the first time is easier than trying to fix them later. 

NEW! The Wake County Pre-K application for the 2012-2013 school year is now available for families. Click here to access the application and application events throughout Wake County. Questions? 919-723-9298 ENGLISH | 919-723-9299 SPANISH 

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Mark Your Calendars! 2012 Smart Start Conference Read more

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News Release: Wake Pre-K Program Application Process for 2012 Read more

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2012-2013 Wake County Pre-K Application Now Available! Read more

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