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.
Applications for 2020-2021 school year are available at the Smart Start office, 5140 Sellers Street, Shallotte and at child care centers listed below or download application here.
Questions? Call Jacob Griffiths at: 754-3166 x 228
All committee meetings are public record and currently being held via Zoom.
Committe Meeting Dates9/29/20 at 9:00 am
11/17/20 at 9:00 am
2/2/21 at 9:00 am
4/20/21 at 9:00 am
6/8/21 at 9:00 am
Current Co-Chairs:
Superintendent of Brunswick County Schools – Jerry Oates
Local Partnership Board Chair – Polly Russ
Committee Members:
Head Start program Representative – Carol Burney
Licensed Child Care Provider Representative – Anita Taylor
Child Care Resource / Referral Agency Representative – Jon Hartman
Social Services Agency Representative – Priscilla Phillyaw
Public School Exceptional Children Representative – Charli Arman
Parent Representative – Amber Mercer
Other representatives:
Director ECE Brunswick Community College - Katie Mintz
Fiscal Director Smart Start of Brunswick County - Pam Williamson
DSS Manger - Vanell Walker
