Child Care Services

Smart Start of Brunswick County works with many different organizations and agencies that provide services to children and families throughout Brunswick County to identify community needs and develop resources to meet the needs of families with young children. By supporting existing resources as well as developing new programs and providing funding through Smart Start, private grants or donations, the following services are made possible to the young children and families in Brunswick County:

Child Care Resource and Referral

This program provides training and resources to the community on the importance of high quality childcare and early education. CCR&R provides information, trainings, and technical assistance to childcare providers and families with children from prenatal to 5 years old. A resource and lending library for parents, child care providers, teachers and students is available at the CCR&R office located at 5140 Sellers Street in Shallotte.  Registration form for Child Care Provider Training.

755-3362

Child Care Subsidies

With Smart Start funding, the local Department of Social Services (DSS) provides child care subsidy so more families will have access to high quality, affordable child care.

253-2139
457-6227
763-9798

Quality Technical Assistance

Contact smartstartbrunswick.org

Amy Jolly
755-3362

WAGE$ Program

Child Care providers do a very important job teaching our communities' children, however, they are generally underpaid. As we strive for higher quality standards, many of these same teachers are obtaining higher education in their field. The WAGE$ program provides a salary supplement to participating providers based on their educational levels.

Call 919-967-3272 for details.

Family Support Services

Smart Start of Brunswick County works with many different agencies that provide services to children and families throughout Brunswick County to identify needed programs, services and resources to meet these needs. By blending and leveraging existing resources and providing funding through Smart Start, private donations or grants, the following programs are made possible to the young children and families in Brunswick County:

     Smart Start Parents As Teachers 

Parent educators, including bilingual parent educators, provide information to parents on the stages of child development, learning materials and how to meet their child's needs. They conduct screenings and link parents to other community resources. The PAT educators conduct home visits and hold group events and meetings.

Call Linda Perry, Patricia Ungerer, Dayna Erwin, or Jamie Duesing at 754-3166 for more information.

   Raising a Reader

Raising a Reader fosters a reading routine whereby children from local child care centers bring home bright red bags filled with high-quality picture books each week. The books feature artwork, age-appropriate language, and multicultural themes. Raising a Reader mission fosters healthy brain development, parent–child bonding, and early literacy skills critical for school success.

Call Kim Heath, Raising a Reader Coordinator, at 754-3166 for more information.

Health Related

Just Watch it Grow!

A "hands on" activity to help prevent childhood obesity by creating gardens in child care centers to stimulate children’s interest in growing, tasting and eating a variety of healthy vegetables. In addition, it promotes exercise and interest in outdoor physical activities. This program is made possible through grant awards from ATMC & St. James Service Club. 

This pre-kindergarten program allows eligible four year olds the opportunity to learn in high quality educational environments without cost to their families. Children served in NCPre-K must be four years old by August 31st and not eligible to enter kindergarten this school year. There is an income eligibility and service priorities. Brunswick County NCPre-K classrooms are located in child care centers and Head Start programs. This program is administered by Smart Start of Brunswick County.

Please call for information on NCPre-K availability for current school year.   754-3166

Registration for 2012-2013 school year will take place:

In Leland at the 5th District Community Building (WIC Building):

      Tuesday, February 28th             7:30 am - 2:00 pm

      Wednesday, February 29th        1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

In Shallotte at Smart Start office, 5140 Sellers Street:

      Tuesday, March 6th                   7:30 am - 2:00 pm

      Wednesday, March 7th             12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Information to bring with you to registration: 

• copy of your child's birth certificate
• copy of your child's social security card
• current immunization information
• proof of residency (driver's license, copy of utility bill, etc.)
• verification of family income (paystub, W2, tax returns, etc.)
  

Other Services

Program/Evaluations Management

The P/E Director assists direct service providers and subcontractors in program development, evaluation, and monitoring of programs. The manager assists in the development of the annual plan based on community needs and resources and oversees programmatic monitoring and evaluation of approved activities. The Director compiles Smart Start reports and assists in coordination of community activities that promote the health, education and well being of young children.

Education Incentive Letter 2011-12

Education Incentive Application 2011-12   

Education Incentive Checklist 2011-12

Director's Statement for Education Incentive 2011-12

W9 Form


Provider Newsletter & Training Schedule
Training Registration Form

Star Bonus Letter
Star Bonus Application
Star Bonus Checkoff List