Partnership For Children of Wayne County/Smart Start

09/04/2026

📢 Early Closing Notice

Our office will be closing today, September 4, at 12:00 noon in observance of the Labor Day weekend.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

We hope you and your family have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

Set your child up for success with the North Carolina Pre-K Program—a FREE, high-quality preschool program that helps children build the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.
🍎 Full school day (6½ hours)
❤️ Caring teachers & engaging learning environment
If your child will be 4 years old by August 31, now is the time to apply!
📢 Enrollment is open, but spaces are filling quickly! Don't miss this opportunity to give your child the best possible start.
📞 Contact us today to learn more and apply! Please share this post with families who may be interested.

09/03/2026

📣 **Creative Academy is Hiring! Join Their Team!**

We currently have a **full-time position (40 hours per week)** available!

🕒 **Rotating Schedule:**
• 7:00 AM – 4:00/4:30 PM
• 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

🎓 **Qualification:**
An **Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Early Childhood** or AAS degree with 12 hrs of Early Childhood coursework is required.

💼 **Benefits Include:**
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan

If you’re passionate about working in early childhood and are looking for a full-time opportunity with benefits, we’d love for you to apply!

🔗 **The position is currently posted online. Apply today!**

09/03/2026

🎉Get your kiddos (ages 0-5 years old) registered today!
You can sign up your child or to receive a FREE, age-appropriate book delivered to your home every month from birth until age five. It’s a simple way to build early literacy skills and create special moments around reading together.
To get started, visit www.imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability and complete your registration today.

09/03/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? The Partnership for Children of Wayne County, Inc. is proud to be one of 75 Smart Start partnerships across North Carolina! Our Network is present in every community, ensuring that no matter where families are, a Smart Start partnership is always nearby to support them.

Here in Wayne County we serve children through programs like Circle of Parents, Parents as Teachers, NC Pre-K, Child Care Resources, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Learn more about how the Smart Start Network is working across the state to support every child 0-5 at smartstart.org/in-your-community. Learn more about our partnership’s work at www.pfcw.org.

Map, contact information, and website link for all 75 Smart Start Local Partnerships serving the children and families in all 100 counties of North Carolina

09/02/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁?
Smart Start is a network of 75 Local Partnerships serving all 100 counties in North Carolina. As a Network, we are committed to ensuring every child 0-5 has what they need to thrive.
We focus on whole-child support, including:
🍎Early Care & Education
👪Family Support and Literacy
💪Child, Family, and Community Health
Learn more about our partnership’s mission and programs at www.smartstart.org/in-your-community/

09/02/2026

📣Employment opportunity: Finance Officer
Visit our website for more details on how to apply: https://pfcw.org/aboutus/employment-opportunities/

09/02/2026

💛 Parenting is easier when you don't have to do it alone. 💛

Raising young children comes with plenty of questions, challenges, and victories—and you deserve a place to share them with others who understand.

Join our Circle of Parents® Parenting Support Group for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5. Connect with other families, share experiences, gain encouragement, and build a supportive community in a welcoming, judgment-free space.

📅 Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Partnership for Children of Wayne County

✨ No registration required.
✨ No commitment—come when you can!
✨ Free to attend.

We'd love to welcome you!

📧 [email protected]
📞 919-735-3371 ext. 240

09/02/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to our Director of Program Coordination and Evaluation, Shelly Willis! 🎈🥳

We appreciate all that you do for the Partnership for Children of Wayne County and the dedication you bring to our team each day. 💙

We hope your birthday is filled with lots of happiness, laughter, and celebration! 🎁🎉 Help us wish Shelly a very Happy Birthday! 🎂

09/01/2026

🎄 Mark your calendars! 🎄

Our annual Poinsettia Sale is coming soon! 🌺 Ordering will officially open in October, so stay tuned for all the details.

These beautiful poinsettias are perfect for adding a festive touch to your home or giving as a holiday gift! ❤️💚