NEW OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Caregivers
Early Childhood
educators
Supporting Each Child Through Their First 2,000 Days
Life moves fast when children are little. The most rapid period of brain development happens between birth and age five. A child’s experiences during these early years will shape how they learn later. Smart Start partners with parents, caregivers, early educators, and community members to help ensure New Hanover County children have the support they need to thrive.
Featured Services & Events
Smart Start Family Festival
Free Family Fun Day
Nov 14th, 10-1
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Registration Open!
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
Free weekly play groups for families with young children.
Transition to Kindergarten
Free support for families to prepare & register for kindergarten
Smart Start Job Openings
Join our team!
Children's Champions Awards & Fundraiser
Learn more about our Honorees
Early Learning Resource Center
Playspace, Library, Parent & Educator Resources & Theme Kits
At Smart Start of New Hanover County, we provide services that strengthen families, elevate the quality of early care and education, promote wellness, and nurture early literacy; giving children, prenatal to age five, the strong physical, intellectual, and emotional supports needed to enter kindergarten ready to learn and ready to thrive.
