Coronavirus Update – 7/10/20
We are happy to announce that the Resource Room is open for families and educators. The Resource Room play area is available by reservation only. Unfortunately, if you arrive without a confirmed appointment, we will be unable to accommodate you.
Time slots available are:
- 8:30am – 10:00am
- 10:30am – 12:00pm
- 12:30pm – 2:00pm
- 2:30pm – 4:00pm
At this time, no playdates will be allowed in the Resource Room. We ask that you limit your group exclusively to those residing in your household and bring children no older than 7 years of age.
Time in between Resource Room visits will be used to sanitize toys/furniture/bathrooms.
Adults are required to wear a mask and washing hands upon arrival is appreciated. We will also have hand sanitizer available at the Resource Room desk. Please always accompany your child to the bathroom.
Curbside services are also available to pick up or drop off a family/theme kit, resource books, laminating and other services as part of your membership.
For more information and to make a reservation, please contact Dayla Mendez at 910-815-3731 ext. 1015 or Dayla.mendez@newhanoverkids.org
We look forward to seeing you!
Please check our Facebook page and our Coronavirus Webpage for updates on COVID-19 and resources available in our community.
Our goal is to offer a comprehensive support system for families and early childhood professionals serving children ages birth to five.
Family Resources
For a $5 annual fee, families have access to:
- Theme kits with educational toys and materials
- Laminating supplies and equipment
- Die cut machine
- A two week trial membership to the Wilmington Children’s Museum & Cape Fear Museum
- A wide variety of other books and materials available for check out
Early Childhood Professional Resources
The Resource Room provides resources for professionals to enhance classroom instruction. For a $5 annual fee, professionals have access to:
- Classroom theme boxes with educational toys and materials and small outdoor equipment
- Curriculum guides
- Videos and DVDs
- Bulletin board paper
- Laminating supplies and equipment
- Die cut machine
Please note, Smart Start of New Hanover County accepts all major credit cards, checks or money orders.
To Sign Up Online:
For a Family or Early Childhood Professional Membership:
Read the Resource Room Guidelines
Print the Single Membership Application and Fax to (910)815-3733, Mail to 3534 S. College Rd. Ste. F. Wilmington, NC 28412 or Hand Deliver
(By clicking ‘Pay Now’ I understand there will be a $25 credit card refusal fee if stop payment is issued.)
Group Memberships are also available for Child Care Centers:
- 10 individuals or less– $15
- 11-19 individuals– $20
- 20 or more individuals–$25
Read the Resource Room Guidelines
Print the Group Membership Application and the Staff Snapshot and Fax to (910)815-3733, Mail to 3534 S. College Rd. Ste. F. Wilmington, NC 28412, or Hand Deliver
(By clicking ‘Pay Now’ I understand there will be a $25 credit card refusal fee if stop payment is issued.)
