Wake Smart Start

Each Child. Every Community. Ready for School and Life.

[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. We are raising $1000 for Boostlingo, a translating service for families who don't speak English, like Liliana, featured in the video below. You don't need to wait until Nov. 29.
Visit here to give: https://t.co/D4QJOlIon7
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[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

TODAY, 11am-2pm, at Pullen Park near Shelter 5, there is a Child Passenger Safety Clinic. They will inspect car seats free of charge and give away 50 FREE car seats on a first come, first serve basis.

[WAKE Up and Read @Literacy4Wake]

It warms our ❤️s to see the excitement of so many kindergarten students and families at @MarblesRaleigh! We’re looking forward to a great year! #ReadTalkPlaySchoolEveryday #SchoolReady

[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

@WakeOEL @WCPSS @MarblesRaleigh Thanks for hosting @WakeSmartStart, the administer of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (DPIL), today at Marbles Kick Off to Kindergarten Event. Great to get more kids enrolled for 1 free book/month up to age 5 through DPIL. What Would Dolly Do?

[Wake Early Learning @WakeOEL]

Look who we spotted at today's Kick off to Kindergarten event at Marbles. Reading is awesome!
@WakeOEL @WCPSS #whatstartsherechangeseverything
@MarblesRaleigh

[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

Will your child be 4 by August 31, 2021? We are taking applications NOW for FREE NC Pre-K until 1pm today. Come out to 4901 Waters Edge Drive in Raleigh, apply, and receive free books & breakfast. Shout out to Chick-fil-A for the food!

[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

WCSS & NC Pre-K are in the news! Thank you Cassandra Brooks, Little Believers Academy, parent Destiny Wilson, son Jeremiah, & Spectrum News 1 for sharing the impact of NC Pre-K. Apply for 2021-22 NC Pre-K at https://t.co/soUpyYItqO.
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[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

These families just applied for a year of FREE Pre-K! Will your child by 4 by August 31st? Application Event happening NOW til noon at 4901 Waters Edge Drive, Raleigh, 27606. Can't make it? Apply online at https://t.co/Xmj62Vxe29. @wakesmartstart #ncprek

[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

Will your child be 4 by August 31st? Apply now for NC Pre-K that gets your child READY TO SUCCEED! FREE to eligible families!

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

Shhh! 😴 🌙It's time for a bedtime storytime!

Start your weekend off right with this virtual Preschool Storytime from @wcplonline!

https://t.co/NTUtAuBqcq
#StorytimeAnytime

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

Are you a renter with late rent or utility bills due to #COVID19? Are you a landlord with tenants unable to pay rent?

Wake County and @RaleighGov have launched #HouseWake COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program that may be able t help!

Learn more: https://t.co/PT6OxBrYoW

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

👣 Walk-ins are now welcome at all Wake County Public Health vaccine clinics – that’s 4 locations this week with evening and weekend hours! Visit https://t.co/s8aTzzizth to schedule your appointment or view our walk-in calendar with times/dates/locations 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ #vaccinatewake

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

.@WakeCountyMgr's recommended budget outlines $1.56 billion of spending for FY22.
📝 Get the highlights: https://t.co/3w5lOJkuR5
🎥 Watch the presentation: https://t.co/3w5lOJkuR5
📢 Share your comments: https://t.co/WomvNJgGk3
📚 Dig into all 406 pages: https://t.co/QdVvIyalWm

[PBS Teachers @pbsteachers]

Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! Join some of your favorite @PBS personalities as they thank their favorite teachers! How would you fill in the blanks? #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek

[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

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[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

.@WakeCountyMgr Currently, we provide almost $1.7 million to @WakeSmartStart to support pre-K for income-eligible 4 y/os. In the #FY22budget, we propose expanding our investment to $2 million to create a new pre-K curriculum for income-eligible 3 y/os called Wake ThreeSchool.

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

Foster care should be a support system for families in need, not a substitute for parents. Our staff, court system and related professionals work to keep families together with the right mix of support and partnerships.

Learn more about #FosterCareMonth: https://t.co/L20I7kJPnV

[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

Claiming professional space in early childhood! We see you, ALL of you who work with our young children and families! https://t.co/8zVJv2HmKg

[Wake Smart Start @WakeSmartStart]

Did you hear the news? Wake ThreeSchool is on the way! https://t.co/ipsR646vtH

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

ICYMI, @WakeGOV, @WakeSmartStart and @WCPSS yesterday announced the creation of Wake ThreeSchool, a new Pre-K program for underserved 3-year-olds. https://t.co/dg1Kpym3Or

[Smart Start @ncsmartstart]

Great news for Wake County and inspiring work by @WakeSmartStart!