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The Smart Start Early Childhood Education Services (ECES) Program will start posting events and announcement here as we learn about them.  If you would like to receive immediate notification of special ECES announcements, grant applications, training opportunities, etc., sign-up for our e-mail list.  Simply e-mail Shereen Pickett and put in the body of your e-mail "add me to your e-mail list".

Taking Care of the Educator In You Workshop, featuring the Emmy Award winner Willa Brigham

WHEN: Thursday, June 9th-- 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Cape Fear Community College--North Campus  4500 Blue Clay Rd. Castle Hayne, NC in the BB&T Auditorium

Dinner will be catered by Chik-fil-A

Seating is limited, reserve your spot today!  815-3731 or register online http://www.newhanoverkids.org/FECP%20Workshop%20Reg

Attention Early Childhood Professionals in New Hanover County,
Don't miss the Grand Opening of the Smart Start PUZZLES Center!

WHEN: Thursday, April 14th--3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Smart Start of NHC, 3001 Wrightsville Avenue

Don't miss this opportunity to......

* Complete a Smart Start PUZZLES Center Survey
Information shared about your child care business (ex. the age of children, current openings, hours of operation) will be entered into a database and given out to families looking for child care in New Hanover County.  Open House attendees will be the first to receive "Child Care Update Forms" which will be used as a tool to gather your important information.

* Become a Smart Start PUZZLES Center Member
We will be unveiling our brand new library system!  An annual fee of $5 will allow you to borrow theme boxes and resource books/videos, which includes access to a computer workstation, laminator and die-cut machine.

* Find Out More
Register for workshops, pick up an Early Educator Certification application, add your name to our email list-serve and/or find out about supports available to you.