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Upcoming Events

W.E.B. Dubois Campus

536 North Franklin St., Wake Forest, NC 27587

(919) 851-9550 (WCSS)

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Wake County Pre-K 2016-17

Northern Regional Center -WCHS 350 East Holding Ave., Room 163, Wake Forest, NC, United States

Wake County Pre-K 2016-17

Briarcliff Elementary- Ready to Learn Center 1220 Pond St., Cary, NC, United States

Wake County Pre-K 2016-17

Millbrook – Human Services Center 2809 East Millbrook Rd. Room – Salón 104, Raleigh, NC, United States

Wake County Pre-K 2016-17

Vandora Springs Ready to Learn Center 1300 Vandora Springs Rd., Garner, NC, United States

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

Sunnybrook – WCHS 10 Sunnybrook Rd., Room #G35, Raleigh, NC, United States

To assist you with the application process, WCSS and its community partners are holding application events around Wake County beginning January 2016. Click here for a complete list of those application events. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

Southern Regional Center - WCHS 130 North Judd Parkway NE, Room 182, Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

To assist you with the application process, WCSS and its community partners are holding application events around Wake County beginning January 2016. Click here for a complete list of those application events. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

Centro Para Familias Hispanas 2013 North Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

To assist you with the application process, WCSS and its community partners are holding application events around Wake County. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

Hodge Road Elementary-Ready to Learn Center 2128 Mingo Bluff Blvd., Knightdale, NC, United States

To assist you with the application process, WCSS and its community partners are holding application events around Wake County. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

To assist you with the application process, WCSS is holding this application event at its Raleigh office. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

Martin Street Baptist Church 1001 East Martin St., Raleigh, NC, United States

To assist you with the application process, WCSS and its community partners are holding application events around Wake County. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

To assist you with the application process, WCSS is holding this application event at its Raleigh office. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

To assist you with the application process, WCSS and its community partners are holding application events around Wake County. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

To assist you with the application process, WCSS is holding this application event at its Raleigh office. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Wake County Pre-K Application Event 2016-17

To assist you with the application process, WCSS is holding this application event at its Raleigh office. Please note: When Wake County Public Schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather, Pre-K application events will be postponed and rescheduled.

Community Day at Northern Regional Center: Early Childhood Resource Zone

WCHS Northern Regional Center 350 E Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, NC, United States

WCSS and community partners will host an Early Childhood Resource Zone as part of the Community Week being hosted by WCHS Northern Regional Center. The Creative Play program will offer art activities for young children, with the following community resources available: WCSS, Child Care Services Association (CCSA), Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), […]

Marbles and WCSS Host FREE Pre-K Application Event

Marbles Kids Museum 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Apply for FREE PRESCHOOL to help your four year old get ready for Kindergarten. Complete one application to be considered for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. PLUS, learn about a new FREE program being offered by Marbles Kids Museum called Ready, Set, School: a four-week family class to help prepare your child for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

“Challenging Behaviors” Training

Are you searching for a new perspective on addressing children’s challenging behaviors? This 2 hour training by Gina Soceanu will provide you with some tools to help move you forward […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Pre-K/Subsidy Quality Advisory Committee

This is a standing Wake County Smart Start advisory committee.  The meeting is open to members only.  For more information, please contact Anna Troutman at (919) 723-9286 or email atroutman@wakesmartstart.org

Using Farm to Child Care to Market Your Child Care

Farm to Child Care Training Open to Farm to Child Care sites only. No charge. RSVP by June 7, 2016. Contact:  Lynn Policastro at 919-851-9550 or email lpolicastro@wakesmartstart.org.

Finance Committee

This is a standing board committee. The meeting is open to committee members only. For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

All Aboard! Putting the STEAM in STEM

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Upstairs Training Room #204, Raleigh, NC 27606

WCSS Improving and Sustaining Quality Child Care: Regional Training Opportunity Presented by Rogers with ROYLCO and Art Guye with Kaplan Early Learning Company This training focuses on how to incorporate […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

20th Anniversary Planning Committee

This is a board sub committee.  The meeting is open to members only.  For more information, please contact Jennifer MacPherson, Communications Manager at (919) 723-9271 or email jmacpherson@wakesmartstart.org

Board of Directors

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Board of Directors.  Meeting participation is limited to Board members only.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or […]

Young Child Mental Health Collaborative

To learn more about this community collaborative, contact Anna Troutman, WCSS Director of Programs, at (919) 851-9550 or email atroutman@wakesmartstart.org.  

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Learning How to Prepare Fresh Produce Faster

Wake County Cooperative Extension, 4001-E Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610

Farm to Child Care Training Open to Family Child Care Homes only. No charge. RSVP by June 22, 2016. Contact Lynn Policastro at (919) 851-9550 or email lpolicastro@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Early Childhood Resources Partner Networking Fair

Marbles Kids Museum 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

This resource fair is designed for professionals serving children birth to five and their families, with a focus on services that are free to qualifying families.

Cook Knife Skills Class

Wake County Cooperative Extension, 4001-E Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610

Farm to Child Care Training Open to Farm to Child Care participants only.  No charge. Contact Lynn Policastro at (919) 851-9550 or email lpolicastro@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

20th Anniversary Planning Committee

For more information about this committee, please contact Jennifer MacPherson, Communications Manager at (919) 723-9271 or jmacpherson@wakesmartstart.org

Incorporating Activities into Your Day

Farm to Child Care Training Open to Farm to Child Care participant only. No charge. Contact Lynn Policastro at (919) 851-9550 or email lpolicastro@wakesmartstart.org

Free

Executive Committee

Wake County Smart Start, Lower Level Conference Room #101 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

This is a standing Board committee. For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Connections Advisory Committee

Contact Sasha Gomez for location

Community advisory group for the Wake Connections system and Community of Practice for Wake County home visiting programs. Open to members only. For more information please contact Sasha Gomez at […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

20th Anniversary Planning Committee

Wake County Smart Start, Lower Level Conference Room #101 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

For more information about this committee, please contact Jennifer MacPherson, Communications Manager at (919) 723-9271 or jmacpherson@wakesmartstart.org

Wake LICC

Wake LICC (Local Interagency Coordinating Council) is a collaborative partnership of parents & professionals promoting an effective Early Intervention system in Wake County. For more information please contact Anna Troutman at (919) 851-9550  or email atroutman@wakesmartstart.org

Finance Committee

This is a standing Board committee. For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC, 27606

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of the […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of the […]

Board Retreat

Wessex Tennis & Swim Clubhouse 112 Bathgate Lane Cary, NC 27513

This an extended meeting of the Wake County Board of Directors.    For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of the […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC, 27606

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of the […]

Finance Committee

This is a standing Board committee. For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Faith Circle Meeting

The Methodist Home for Children 1041 Washington Street, Raleigh , NC, United States

Open to Faith Leaders, Pastors, Youth Ministers, Church Youth Directors, Imams, Rabbi and Retired Clergy. The meeting will include an introduction to the Wake County Smart Start Faith Circle, an overview of community resources, as well as ways faith leaders can grow their knowledge and understanding. To RSVP, contact Nikki McDougald, Community Outreach Coordinator nmcdougald@wakesmartstart.org […]

Free

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of the […]

20th Anniversary Planning Committee

Wake County Smart Start, Lower Level Conference Room #101 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

For more information about this committee, please contact Jennifer MacPherson, Communications Manager at (919) 723-9271 or jmacpherson@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of the […]

Board Development Committee

This is a standing WCSS board committee.  Meeting participation is limited to committee members only.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Business Circle

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Upstairs Training Room #204, Raleigh, NC 27606

Business Circle meetings are open to Wake County business leaders interested in learning more about the tie between early childhood investments and a stronger workforce and community. For information about […]

Executive Committee

This is a standing board committee. Meeting participation is limited to committee members only. For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Connections Advisory Committee

Contact Sasha Gomez for location

Community advisory group for the Wake Connections system and Community of Practice for Wake County home visiting programs. Open to members only. For more information please contact Sasha Gomez at […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

20th Anniversary Planning Committee

For more information about this committee, please contact Jennifer MacPherson, Communications Manager at (919) 723-9271 or jmacpherson@wakesmartstart.org

Finance Committee

This is a standing Board committee.  For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Mid-East Regional ED Meeting

This a regional meeting of Smart Start local partnership executive directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Fall Early Childhood Education Bus Tour

Touring a child care center with an early childhood education professional will highlight best practices and learning strategies in a NC Pre-K classroom and give you an insider’s view of […]

Free

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Board of Directors Meeting

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Faith Advisory Committee Meeting

The Faith Advisory Committee meets to guide the faith outreach work on the best strategies to educate the faith community about the early education programs in Wake County. Please note […]

Free

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Connections Advisory Committee

Contact Sasha Gomez for location

Community advisory group for the Wake Connections system and Community of Practice for Wake County home visiting programs. Open to members only. For more information please contact Sasha Gomez at […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Board of Directors Meeting

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2016 can apply with a single application […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Finance Committee

Wake County Smart Start, Lower Level Conference Room #101 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

This is a standing Board committee.  For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

WAKE PRE-K WALK-IN APPLICATION EVENT

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2017 can apply with a single application […]

WAKE PRE-K WALK-IN APPLICATION EVENT

Briarcliff Elementary- Ready to Learn Center 1220 Pond St., Cary, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2017 can apply with a single application […]

WAKE PRE-K WALK-IN APPLICATION EVENT

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2017 can apply with a single application […]

WAKE PRE-K WALK-IN APPLICATION EVENT

Creech Road Elementary - Ready to Learn Center 450 Creech Road, Garner, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2017 can apply with a single application […]

Executive Committee

This is a standing Board committee.  For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Connections Advisory Committee

Contact Sasha Gomez for location

Community advisory group for the Wake Connections system and Community of Practice for Wake County home visiting programs. Open to members only. For more information please contact Sasha Gomez at […]

WAKE PRE-K WALK-IN APPLICATION EVENT

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2017 can apply with a single application […]

WAKE PRE-K WALK-IN APPLICATION EVENT

Northern Regional Center -WCHS 350 East Holding Ave., Room 163, Wake Forest, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31, 2017 can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of the […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Southern Regional Center - WCHS 130 North Judd Parkway NE, Room 182, Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Millbrook – Human Services Center 2809 East Millbrook Rd. Room – Salón 104, Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Hodge Road Elementary-Ready to Learn Center 2128 Mingo Bluff Blvd., Knightdale, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Board of Directors Meeting

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Business Circle

Location TBD

Business Circle meetings are open to Wake County business leaders interested in learning more about the tie between early childhood investments and a stronger workforce and community. For information about […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Sunnybrook – WCHS 10 Sunnybrook Rd., Room #G35, Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Athens Drive Community Library 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Centro Para Familias Hispanas 2013 North Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

WCSS Executive Committee

This is a standing board committee.  For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org  

Wake Connections Advisory Committee

Contact Sasha Gomez for location

Community advisory group for the Wake Connections system and Community of Practice for Wake County home visiting programs. Open to members only. For more information please contact Sasha Gomez at […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wendell Community Center 601 West 3rd Street, Wendell, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

WCSS 20th Anniversary Garden Party

Home of Jack Nichols 2501 Kenmore Drive, Raleigh, NC

The Garden Party kicks off the 20th Anniversary Celebration month, celebrating the visionaries that founded Wake County Smart Start in 1996 and the leaders that will take it forward. Our program features many leaders important to the lives of young children. To RSVP or Sponsor the event, click here. 

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

WCSS 20th Anniversary Bright Futures Forum

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC

The Bright Futures Forum brings together early childhood professionals and community advocates to reflect on 20 years of partnerships and progress. Susan Perry-Manning, Executive Director for the Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC), will provide our keynote presentation. Wake County Smart Start will also announce its strategic plan for the future. Lunch provided. To register […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

St. Matthew AME Church 1629 Bennett Street, Raleigh, NC

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for NC Pre-K, Title 1 and Head Start. For more information about Wake Pre-K and the required documents needed to apply, go to the top of […]

WCSS 20th Anniversary Birthday Blast

Marbles Kids Museum 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Celebrate with us at the WCSS Birthday Blast! Play, decorate birthday cookies and take photos with UNC-TV’s Read-a-Roo and Sid the Science Kid along with Reuben the Rooster from Wake […]

Board of Directors Meeting

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Upstairs Training Room #204, Raleigh, NC 27606

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

WCSS 20th Anniversary Storybook Gala

Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

Our 20th Anniversary Storybook Gala celebrates the stories that ignite our imaginations and the teachers who read them to young children. The evening features a reception, music by the Southeast […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Spring Early Childhood Education Bus Tour

Touring a child care center with an early childhood education professional will highlight best practices and learning strategies in a NC Pre-K classroom, and give you an insider’s view of […]

Free

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

WCSS Executive Committee

This is a standing board committee meeting.  For more information about this committee, contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Connections Advisory Committee

Contact Sasha Gomez for location

Community advisory group for the Wake Connections system and Community of Practice for Wake County home visiting programs. Open to members only. For more information please contact Sasha Gomez at […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Board of Directors Meeting

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Upstairs Training Room #204, Raleigh, NC 27606

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

WCSS Executive Committee

This is a standing board committee meeting.  For more information, contact Nancy Peck (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

WCSS Board of Directors Meeting

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

WCSS Executive Committee

This is a standing board committee meeting.  For more information, contact Nancy Peck (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

WCSS Executive Committee Meeting

This is a standing board committee meeting.  For more information, contact Nancy Peck (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

3rd Annual Early Education Professionals Networking Fair

WakeMed, Andrews Conference Center 3024 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC, United States

The networking fair is a great opportunity for those in the 0-5 early childhood sector to strengthen partner relationships, gain a deeper understanding of available resources, and promote referrals and […]

WCSS Board of Directors Meeting

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Network, Discuss, Connect!

Wake County Smart Start Improving and Sustaining Quality Child Care (Quality Enhancement Initiative)  Invites you to join other directors from early education programs to share information, find resources, learn from […]

Advancement Committee Meeting

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Upstairs Training Room #204, Raleigh, NC 27606

The Advancement Committee will meet to discuss marketing, communications and development initiatives of the agency. For information regarding this committee, please contact Jennifer MacPherson, Communications Manager, at (919) 781-9271 or […]

WCSS Board of Directors

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

New Year’s Day

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC, 27606

WCSS offices are closed.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Northern Regional Center -WCHS 350 East Holding Ave., Room 163, Wake Forest, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event at Sunnybrook – WCHS

Sunnybrook – WCHS 10 Sunnybrook Rd., Room #G35, Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event – CANCELLED

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event at Southern Regional Center – WCHS

Southern Regional Center - WCHS 130 North Judd Parkway NE, Room 182, Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

WCSS Executive Committee

This is a standing board committee meeting.  For more information, contact Nancy Peck (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event at Millbrook – Human Services Center

Millbrook – Human Services Center 2809 East Millbrook Rd. Room – Salón 104, Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Town of Cary Share & Care Event

Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary, NC

Persons with disabilities, parents, and care providers are invited to this FREE event for a time of resource sharing and networking. Service animals are permitted. Community organizations and agencies that […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event at Centro Para Familias Hispanas

Centro Para Familias Hispanas 2013 North Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

WCSS Board of Directors

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event at Green Road Community Library

Green Road Community Library 4101 Green Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

WCSS Executive Committee

This is a standing board committee meeting.  For more information, contact Nancy Peck (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

WCSS Executive Committee

This is a standing board committee meeting.  For more information, contact Nancy Peck (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event at Cameron Village Regional Library

Cameron Village Regional Library 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event at Southeast Regional Library

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Storybook Play Date at Marbles Kids Museum

Marbles Kids Museum 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join WCSS as we celebrate our anniversary with a big community party! The Storybook Play Date at Marbles Kids Museum will include: FREE admission for the first 500 people Art […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event at Wendell Community Library

Wendell Community Library 207 S. Hollybrook Rd., Wendell, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

WCSS Board of Directors

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Memorial Day

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC, 27606

WCSS offices are closed.

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Wake Pre-K Missing Documents Event

If you have already submitted your Wake Pre-K application, but you have received a postcard notifying you that there are documents missing from your application, this event is for you. […]

Wake Pre-K Walk-In Application Event

Wake County Smart Start, Lower Level Conference Room #101 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Wake Pre-K offers parents this walk-in event where families of children turning age four by August 31st can apply with a single application for […]

Finance Committee

WCSS Conference Room, 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Ste. 101

This is a standing board committee meeting. The meeting is open to committee members only. For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email […]

Program Planning Committee

This is a standing board committee meeting. The meeting is open to committee members only. For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email […]

WCSS Board of Directors Meeting

This a regular meeting of the Wake County Smart Start Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email npeck@wakesmartstart.org.

Young Child Mental Health Collaborative Meeting

Wake County Smart Start, Lower Level Conference Room #101 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

This is a community collaborative that meets regularly at WCSS. The meeting is open to collaborative members only. Contact Anna Troutman at (919) 723-9286 or email atroutman@wakesmartstart.org.

Independence Day

Wake County Smart Start, 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC, 27606

WCSS offices are closed.

Advancement Committee

Wake County Smart Start, Lower Level Conference Room #101 4901 Waters Edge Dr., Raleigh, NC, United States

Program Planning Committee

This is a standing board committee meeting. The meeting is open to committee members only. For more information about this committee, please contact Nancy Peck at (919) 723-9275 or email […]