At this morning’s virtual Smart Start Breakfast for Children’s Champions, Joyce Spears was named as the 2021 Children’s Champion. Dr. Skip Johnstone received the Starfish Public Advocacy Award. Other honorees who have gone above and beyond to serve young children and their families in New Hanover County are Katy Bell, Elizabeth Schuett, Scott Robinette, LeeAnne […]
2021 Champion Award Winners
March 30th, 2021
Posted in Community, Education, Press Release, Uncategorized, WECT
At Home Learning Activities
At Home Learning Activities by Age – from SSNHC Resource Room back to Coronavirus Resources page 6/22/20 Infants Introduce one to one correspondence with this activity Try this action song activity Try one of these simple games Toddlers Use popsicle sticks to learn shapes Encourage independent play with this activity Use household objects for this […]
Covid-19 Update from Jane Morrow, ED
March 18th, 2020
Posted in Community, Uncategorized
Greetings, We know that this is one more in a series of Covid-19 emails you are getting and hope that everyone is actively seeking out whatever resources and supports they may need. Social distancing can feel isolating so don’t neglect to seek out the supports and self-care that can help in these and other stressful […]
COVID-19 Update from the Early Care & Education Team
March 18th, 2020
Posted in Community, Education, Uncategorized
Good morning! I hope this email finds you well, healthy and taking care of yourself and the children in your care to the best of your ability. The ECE team at Smart Start is definitely thinking about how social distancing, businesses closing, and quarantines are affecting those working in child care. A few updates from […]
Breakfast for Children’s Champions – WECT Commercial
NC Pre-K Program Information Meetings
The New Hanover County Schools’(NHCS) Early Childhood Education Program will hold two informational meetings on the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program for all DCDEE licensed 5-star child care facilities in New Hanover County. The meeting will cover the NC Pre-K Standardized Site Selection Process including all eligibility and funding requirements and the availability of being an NC […]
Delta Dental Foundation Awards Grant
June 17th, 2019
Posted in Community, Education, Press Release, Uncategorized
Delta Dental Foundation Awards $2,500 Smiles for Kids Grant to Smart Start of New Hanover County to Improve Oral Health Education in New Hanover County Wilmington, NC (May, 2019) – Smart Start of New Hanover County received a $2,500 Smiles for Kids grant from the Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) to support their Healthy Smiles in […]
Circle of Parents Volunteer Activities
December 18th, 2018
Posted in Community, Uncategorized
Circle of Parents® provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers to discuss the joys and challenges of raising children who have special needs – whether that is medical, emotional, or developmental or behavioral. It’s a place where to find and share support. Meetings are each Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30. We seek volunteers […]
Meet Smart Start of New Hanover County
November 7th, 2018
Posted in Community, Uncategorized
Tagged Early Childhood Family Festival, Smart Start of New Hanover County
… preparing our children for success in schools By Local Shout – March 2, 2017 (source) The staff of Smart Start of New Hanover County. WILMINGTON — There are only about 2,000 days between the time a baby is born and when that child begins kindergarten, and experiences during that time have a lasting impact on later learning, […]
Early Childhood Family Festival is This Saturday!
October 30th, 2018
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Tagged Early Childhood Family Festival, Family Festival, Free Activities, Smart Start
We are looking forward to another fun and free community event! Smart Start of New Hanover County will hold its annual Early Childhood Family Festival on November 3, 2018 from 10am until 1pm. With activities and vendors providing hands-on experiences for children ages 5 and under, the event will take place in the parking lot […]
