FAQs

What is Wake County SmartStart?


How is Wake County SmartStart funded?


What is the connection between Wake County SmartStart and More at Four?


Are Wake County SmartStart programs only for low-income families?


How are funding decisions made?


Who manages Wake County SmartStart?


Does Wake County SmartStart operate childcare centers?


Can I obtain child care vouchers through Wake County SmartStart?


Is Wake County SmartStart affiliated with Head Start?

Have questions about: 


Enrolling your child in More at Four? Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ext. 1400

Applying to be a More at Four Classroom?
    Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ext. 1400

 Partner Evaluation?
    Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ext. 1201

 WCSS Grant Process?
    Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ext. 1501

 Partner Reporting Requirements?
    Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ext. 1202, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ext. 1203

 Partner Audit?
    Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ext. 1304

 Contract Payment or Accounts Payable?
    Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ext. 1302

 Participating in our Quality Enhancement program?
    Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Ext. 1600

Receiving Child Subsidy?
    Contact Wake County Human Services Subsidy Program Office, (919) 773-7600

Starting a child care center? 
    Contact the North Carolina Division of Child Development, 1 (800) 662-7030

North Carolina's Star Rating License? 
    Contact the North Carolina Division of Child Development, 1 (800) 662-7030

Teacher Education or training classes 
    Contact Child Care Services Association, (919) 779-2220

Obtaining a loan to start a child care center? 
    Contact the Self Help Credit Union, (919) 956-4400

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