Learn about our free, Pre-K program for eligible 4-year-olds.
Learn about our free, early learning program for eligible 3-year-olds.
Visit Wake Connections, our referral service that connects families to free, home-based and parent-group support programs.
What is high-quality child care, why is it important, and how to find it in Wake County?
Early literacy is what children (birth - age 5) learn about reading and writing before they read and write on their own.
Learn about our outreach and engagement work in Wake County and where to find us.
Learn how parents can use their experience and unique voice to make a difference at WCSS and in our community.
Find essential Wake County resources pertaining to early education, parenting support, child development, basic needs, and more using our simple online tool.
Learn about our programs for providers that improve quality, teach healthy habits, and create outdoor learning environments.
Learn how to join our team of sites that host Pre-K and/or Wake ThreeSchool classrooms.
Find necessary forms, resources, and program requirements to manage NC Pre-K classrooms.
Find necessary forms, resources, and program requirements to manage Wake ThreeSchool classrooms.
Learn how to join our substitute teacher database or search for qualified subs for your center.
Find in-person and online development opportunities for EC professionals and community partners.
See a list of our current fiscal year funded programs.
Learn about our funding allocations process.
Find forms and resources for our current funded programs.
See the current direct service providers that comprise our Wake Connections intake system.
Learn how we partner with community members to help raise awareness around early education. Make a Wake Connections Referral Learn how professionals can...
Learn how professionals can refer families for home-based and group support programs.
Your gift makes a difference in the lives of young children in Wake County.
From building outdoor learning environments to assisting with supply drives for child care centers, we have many ways to get involved.
Use your voice and help be the megaphone for early education.
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Wake County Smart Start is an advocate for young children in Wake County.
See how our work is helping improve young children’s lives in Wake County.
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Secure portal for WCSS Board Members.
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Get in touch with Wake County Smart Start.
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