BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smart Start New Hanover County - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Smart Start New Hanover County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T170000 DTSTAMP:20261001T163339Z CREATED:20260924T173050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163339Z UID:10012252-1790841600-1798736400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Back to Basics! DESCRIPTION:Back to Basics!\nInstructor: K. Smith\nWhether you are a new teacher or a seasoned pro\, this course is for you! This course is full of important tips and tricks of the trade that will prove to be vital in any successful classroom. Participants will work at their own pace to complete the course while discovering new approaches to all things early childhood educators do best. Expand your toolbox in areas of social emotional development\, getting your environment ready\, and more. \nCredit Hours: 3.0 \nParticipants will receive a link to access the course within 1-2 business days to the email provided during the registration process. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folders for an e-mail from us. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/back-to-basics-11/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Educators: Self-Paced Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Back-to-Basics.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T170000 DTSTAMP:20261001T163345Z CREATED:20260924T173530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163345Z UID:10012253-1790841600-1798736400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Inclusion in Early Childhood Classrooms DESCRIPTION:Inclusion in Early Childhood Classrooms\nInstructor: M. Santos\nThis self-paced course introduces early childhood inclusion and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for educators working with children ages 0-5. Participants will explore the history of inclusion\, the role of IDEA\, and the key components and benefits of inclusive classrooms. The course emphasizes access and equity and provides practical\, developmentally appropriate strategies to create flexible learning environments that support diverse abilities\, cultures\, languages\, and family structures. \nCredit Hours: 3.0 \nParticipants will receive a link to access the course within 1-2 business days to the email provided during the registration process. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folders for an e-mail from us. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/inclusion-in-early-childhood-classrooms-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Educators: Self-Paced Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/inclusion.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T170000 DTSTAMP:20261001T163357Z CREATED:20260924T173755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163357Z UID:10012254-1790841600-1798736400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Early Literacy DESCRIPTION:Early Literacy\nInstructor: R. Albrecht\nEarly literacy skills promote reading and writing development. This course will help participants understand the natural unfolding of early literacy skills starting with infants through preschoolers. Participants will learn how NC Foundations can help with planning developmentally appropriate activities\, best practices on how and what to read to the different ages\, and more. \nCredit Hours: 3.0 \nParticipants will receive a link to access the course within 1-2 business days to the email provided during the registration process. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folders for an e-mail from us. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/early-literacy-8/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Educators: Self-Paced Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/literacy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T170000 DTSTAMP:20261001T163401Z CREATED:20260924T173934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163401Z UID:10012255-1790841600-1798736400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Social Emotional Learning in the Early Childhood Setting DESCRIPTION:Social Emotional Learning in the Early Childhood Setting\nInstructor: R. Albrecht\nSocial emotional development is vital for a child’s success in life\, and it begins at birth. This course will provide participants with information on supporting social emotional development in infants through preschoolers as well as how to plan activities that align with NC Foundations. Strategies to teach skills\, set up your classroom for success\, and more will be shared throughout this course. \nCredit Hours: 3.0 \nParticipants will receive a link to access the course within 1-2 business days to the email provided during the registration process. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folders for an e-mail from us. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/social-emotional-learning-in-the-early-childhood-setting-11/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Educators: Self-Paced Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Social-Emotional-Learning-in-the-Early-Childhood-Setting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009849-1793010600-1793016000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 * \n by ages\n \n \n Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-10-26/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T185922Z CREATED:20251028T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185922Z UID:10011431-1793010600-1793016000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 * \n Is reach Email\n \n \n We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-10-26/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011903-1793208600-1793214000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-10-28/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T203000 DTSTAMP:20260925T133907Z CREATED:20260924T175528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T133907Z UID:10012258-1793212200-1793219400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: What Would You Do? Real-life Situations in Family Child Care DESCRIPTION:What Would You Do? Real-life Situations in Family Child Care\nInstructor: B. Steveson\nThis interactive training for FCCH educators explores real-life situations and common challenges faced in family child care settings. Participants will consider how they respond to different scenarios\, discuss best practices\, and learn practical strategies they can apply in their own programs. Through scenario-based activities\, group discussions\, and shared experiences\, educators will have opportunities to learn from one another while building strategies to support children\, families\, and their programs. \nCredit hours: 2.0 \nThis workshop is specifically for FCCH and CIR providers. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-what-would-you-do-real-life-situations-in-family-child-care/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/family-child-care-scaled.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125604Z CREATED:20250624T161742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125604Z UID:10007540-1793295000-1793300400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents Support Group - Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Parents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Winny (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop-sn/2026-10-29/ LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 2035 Oleander Dr\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005441-1793356200-1793361600@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode * \n Number reach ages\n \n \n Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-10-30/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009850-1793615400-1793620800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 * \n any ages of\n \n \n We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-11-02/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T185922Z CREATED:20251028T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185922Z UID:10011432-1793615400-1793620800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. \n Number okay\n \n \n Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-11-02/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011904-1793813400-1793818800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-11-04/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T210000 DTSTAMP:20261013T171526Z CREATED:20260924T180510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T171526Z UID:10012259-1793817000-1793826000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: Foundations For Early Learning (NC FELD) Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Foundations for Early Learning (NC FELD) Part 1\nInstructor: K. Puzon & R. Albrecht\nThis course will provide participants with a deep dive on the NC Foundations\, including how they are structured and how to implement them in early childhood settings. Participants will gain knowledge in using the NC Foundations to support children’s learning and development while creating and implementing lesson plans. Participants will receive a copy of the NC FELD book at the training. Participants must attend both nights to receive credit.  \nPART TWO HELD ON NOVEMBER 11\, 2026 FROM 6:30-9:00 PM. \nCredit hours: 5.0 \nThis workshop is intended for early childhood educators is a 2-part series. The ticket below is for both nights and only needs to be purchased once.\n \nOnly 4 people per center allowed to register. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-foundations-for-early-learning-nc-feld-2-parts/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NCFELD.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125604Z CREATED:20250624T161742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125604Z UID:10007541-1793899800-1793905200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents Support Group - Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Parents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Winny (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop-sn/2026-11-05/ LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 2035 Oleander Dr\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005442-1793961000-1793966400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 * \n 3-5 ages message?\n \n \n Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-11-06/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T113000 DTSTAMP:20260925T133844Z CREATED:20260924T181347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T133844Z UID:10012261-1794043800-1794051000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: ITS SIDS DESCRIPTION:ITS SIDS\nInstructor: K. Smith\nAn overview of SIDS\, identification of SIDS risk factors\, and descriptions of ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care will be shared. Participation in this training meets ITS-SIDS training requirements. Anyone who works in an infant room is required to attend this training. \nThis workshop is for early childhood educators only. \nOnly 4 people per center allowed to register. \nCredit hours: 2.0 URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-its-sids-14/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SIDS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009851-1794220200-1794225600@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNo \n Number of Zipcode\n \n \n Zipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-11-09/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T185922Z CREATED:20251028T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185922Z UID:10011433-1794220200-1794225600@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode * \n text Number reach\n \n \n Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-11-09/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260925T133823Z CREATED:20260924T181659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T133823Z UID:10012262-1794249000-1794256200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: Understanding and Responding to Tattling - VIRTUAL DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Responding to Tattling – VIRTUAL\nInstructor: M. Santos\nExplore why children tattle and how teachers can respond in ways that build self-regulation\, problem-solving\, and connection. Participants will learn to distinguish tattling from seeking help\, respond with reinforcing attention-seeking behaviors\, and guide children toward more appropriate ways to handle peer conflicts. \nCredit hours: 2.0 \nThis is a virtual workshop intended for early childhood educators only. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-understanding-and-responding-to-tattling-virtual/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Educators: Virtual Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tattling.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125324Z CREATED:20260128T145457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125324Z UID:10011905-1794418200-1794423600@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8 DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-11-11/ LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T210000 DTSTAMP:20261013T171408Z CREATED:20260924T180710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T171408Z UID:10012260-1794421800-1794430800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: Foundations for Early Learning (NC FELD) Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Foundations for Early Learning (NC FELD) Part 2\nInstructor: K. Puzon & R. Albrecht\nThis course will provide participants with a deep dive on the NC Foundations\, including how they are structured and how to implement them in early childhood settings. Participants will gain knowledge in using the NC Foundations to support children’s learning and development while creating and implementing lesson plans. Participants will receive a copy of the NC FELD book at the training. Participants must attend both nights to receive credit.  \nPART ONE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4\, 2026 FROM 6:30-9:00 PM. \nCredit hours: 5.0 \nThis workshop is intended for early childhood educators is a 2-part series. The ticket only needs to purchased once for both parts. They can be purchased at the link below:\nhttps://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-foundations-for-early-learning-nc-feld-2-parts/\n \nOnly 4 people per center allowed to register. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-foundations-for-early-learning-nc-feld-part-2/ LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NCFELD.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125604Z CREATED:20250624T161742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125604Z UID:10007542-1794504600-1794510000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents Support Group - Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Parents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Winny (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop-sn/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 2035 Oleander Dr\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005443-1794565800-1794571200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. \n check of Is\n \n \n Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-11-13/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T164804Z CREATED:20260602T164729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T164804Z UID:10012167-1794650400-1794661200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Smart Start Family Festival DESCRIPTION:A day filled with tons of FREE hands-on activities and interactive performances! \nKids ages 0-8 and their families can enjoy a variety of FREE hands-on activities\, exciting live performances\, raffle prizes\, and much more. It’s the perfect opportunity for families to have fun and explore local resources for young children. URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/family-festival/ LOCATION:Long Leaf Park\, 314 Pine Grove Dr.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Gallo":MAILTO:jennifer.gallo@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009852-1794825000-1794830400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 * \n Is 6-12 ages\n \n \n Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-11-16/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T185922Z CREATED:20251028T193309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T185922Z UID:10011434-1794825000-1794830400@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail * \n ages 0-2 of\n \n \n Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-11-16/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000 DTSTAMP:20261022T125604Z CREATED:20250624T161742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125604Z UID:10007543-1795109400-1795114800@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Circle of Parents Support Group - Special Needs DESCRIPTION:Parents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Winny (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop-sn/2026-11-19/ LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 2035 Oleander Dr\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z CREATED:20250317T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z UID:10005444-1795170600-1795176000@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 * \n message? you of\n \n \n Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-11-20/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405 CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T120004Z CREATED:20250703T124734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T120004Z UID:10009853-1795429800-1795435200@www.newhanoverkids.org SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n \n \n \n Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together \n reach children text\n \n \n Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-11-23/ LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-42-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR