Wake County Smart Start

Wake ThreeSchool In-person Application Support
2026-04-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Wake County Smart Start (4901 Waters Edge Dr Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27606)
Come in and apply in person for Wake ThreeSchool!
To be ready to apply, please bring the following documents:
Child’s Birth Certificate

If child’s birth certificate is in a language other than English, please also provide child’s passport

Proof of Address in Wake County (only one of the following documents is necessary)

Current water/gas/electricity billing statement (provide last billing statement)
Current leasing contract (must be signed by parent and landlord)
Current mortgage statement (provide last billing statement)

Proof of household income for all parents/guardians (only one of the following documents is necessary for each source of income)

If paid weekly/biweekly/semiweekly, please provide one full month of most recent and consecutive paystubs.
If paid monthly, please provide 2 full months of most recent and consecutive paystubs.
2025 W-2 or IRS 1040

Gardens for Everyone Workshop
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us along with Interfaith Food Shuttle for a hands-on, two-hour workshop that will guide participants through building raised garden beds to grow fresh food at home. From tools and soil to placement and accessible design, you’ll gain practical skills you can use right away.
Garden box kits will be available to help you get started. Making it easier than ever to grow your own food and support food security in our community.
🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gardens-for-everyone-workshop-registration-1986072496300

Wake Pre-K In-person Application Support
2026-04-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Wake County Smart Start (4901 Waters Edge Dr Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27606)
Come in and apply in person for Wake Pre-K!
To be ready to apply, please bring the following documents:
Child’s Birth Certificate

If the child’s birth certificate is in a language other than English, please also provide the child’s passport

Proof of Address (only one of the following documents is necessary)

Current utility bill (gas, water, light)
Current signed lease

Proof of household income for all parents/guardians (only one of the following options is required foreach parent/guardian)

Most recent paystubs (Weekly: 4 most recent; Biweekly: 2 most recent; Monthly: 2 most recent)
2025 tax documents
Employment/supervisor letter

Tasty Tuesday: Cooking with Chef John
2026-04-07 12:30 - 13:30
Join us for a fun and interactive cooking session designed for early childhood educators! Learn simple, nutritious recipes and discover practical ways to incorporate hands-on cooking experiences into your classroom to support healthy habits.
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82929104166?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 829 2910 4166
Passcode: [REDACTED]
📱 One Tap Mobile:
+1 301 715 8592
+1 305 224 1968

Virtual Curriculum Fair - Tools of the Mind
2026-03-31 13:00 - 13:45
During March Wake County Smart Start is hosting virtual curriculum fair to help child care facilities in being able to learn more about the DCDEE approved curriculums. Each date will be a different company sharing an overview of their approved curriculum.
On March 31st, we will host Tools of the Mind
To join, click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LM5IOajuQDKSqp9AQ-OFlg
For questions, please contact Lynn Policastro at lp*********@************rt.org.

Missing Documents Event
2026-03-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Wake County Smart Start (4901 Waters Edge Dr Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27606)
Did you receive a missing documents email or text from Wake Pre-K or Wake ThreeSchool?
Join us to turn in your documents and receive in-person assistance to complete your application.
To be ready to complete your child’s application, please bring the following documents (checklist is also found here):
Child’s Birth Certificate

If child’s birth certificate is in a language other than English, please also provide child’s passport=

Proof of Address (only one of the following documents is necessary)

Current utility bill (gas, water, light)
Current signed lease/leasing contract

Proof of household income for all parents/guardians (only one of the following options is required for each parent/guardian)

Most recent paystubs (Weekly: 4 most recent; Biweekly: 2 most recent; Monthly: 2 most recent)
2025 tax documents (W-2 or IRS 1040)

Virtual Curriculum Fair - Investigator Club
2026-03-26 13:00 - 13:45
During March Wake County Smart Start is hosting virtual curriculum fair to help child care facilities in being able to learn more about the DCDEE approved curriculums. Each date will be a different company sharing an overview of their approved curriculum.
On March 26th, we will host Investigator Club
To join, click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sn8BGr6vR6u3G_y04CmZVQ
For questions, please contact Lynn Policastro at lp*********@************rt.org.

Virtual Curriculum Fair - Lillio Learning (Funshine)
2026-03-24 13:00 - 13:45
During March Wake County Smart Start is hosting virtual curriculum fair to help child care facilities in being able to learn more about the DCDEE approved curriculums. Each date will be a different company sharing an overview of their approved curriculum.
On March 24th, we will host Lillio Learning (Funshine)
To join, click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dzcsS-gxQ-iz15ARurh10Q
For questions, please contact Lynn Policastro at lp*********@************rt.org.

Wake Pre-K Application Event
2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Raleigh Elementary, 1436 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, 27610, United States
Come in and apply in person for Wake Pre-K and receive a Title I screening (available only for the first 2 hours).
To be ready to apply, please bring the following documents:
Child’s Birth Certificate

If the child’s birth certificate is in a language other than English, please also provide the child’s passport

Proof of Address (only one of the following documents is necessary)

Current utility bill (gas, water, light)
Current signed lease

Proof of household income for all parents/guardians (only one of the following options is required foreach parent/guardian)

Most recent paystubs (Weekly: 4 most recent; Biweekly: 2 most recent; Monthly: 2 most recent)
2025 tax documents
Employment/supervisor letter

Virtual Curriculum Fair - Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies
2026-03-18 13:00 - 13:45
During March Wake County Smart Start is hosting virtual curriculum fair to help child care facilities in being able to learn more about the DCDEE approved curriculums. Each date will be a different company sharing an overview of their approved curriculum.
On March 18th, we will host Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies
To join, click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TidECgE6Qtahpxx2uproig
For questions, please contact Lynn Policastro at lp*********@************rt.org.

Virtual Curriculum Fair - Success for All Foundation
2026-03-12 13:00 - 13:45
During March Wake County Smart Start is hosting virtual curriculum fair to help child care facilities in being able to learn more about the DCDEE approved curriculums. Each date will be a different company sharing an overview of their approved curriculum.
On March 12th, we will host Success for All Foundation
To join, click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xVMQenWeREyu9WYXoN-Rzw
For questions, please contact Lynn Policastro at lp*********@************rt.org.

Virtual Curriculum Fair - Early Learning Matters
2026-03-11 13:00 - 13:45
During March Wake County Smart Start is hosting virtual curriculum fair to help child care facilities in being able to learn more about the DCDEE approved curriculums. Each date will be a different company sharing an overview of their approved curriculum.
On March 11th, we will host Early Learning Matters
To join, click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KcRPW68VRgyxFpWr7kW3nQ
For questions, please contact Lynn Policastro at lp*********@************rt.org.

Virtual Curriculum Fair - Connect4Learning by Kaplan
2026-03-10 13:00 - 13:45
During March Wake County Smart Start is hosting virtual curriculum fair to help child care facilities in being able to learn more about the DCDEE approved curriculums. Each date will be a different company sharing an overview of their approved curriculum.
On March 10th, we will host Connect4Learning by Kaplan.
To join, click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mtDzmCjxTkaWweCoJ-Qkhw
For questions, please contact Lynn Policastro at lp*********@************rt.org.

Virtual Curriculum Fair - Learn Every Day by Kaplan
2026-03-03 13:00 - 13:45
During March Wake County Smart Start is hosting virtual curriculum fair to help child care facilities in being able to learn more about the DCDEE approved curriculums. Each date will be a different company sharing an overview of their approved curriculum.
On March 3rd, we will host Learn Every Day by Kaplan.
To join, click on the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pf9IZnAuQheNrvSYP0Ex5Q
For questions, please contact Lynn Policastro at lp*********@************rt.org.

Wake ThreeSchool Site Selection In Person Interest Session
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Wake County Smart Start (4901 Waters Edge Dr Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27606)
Interested in becoming a Wake ThreeSchool site?
Join us to learn more about the Wake ThreeSchool program, what to expect and how to apply for the 26-27 school year.
This is an in-person session at the WCSS office.
To register, click here.

Wake ThreeSchool Site Selection Virtual Interest Session
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | https://wakesmartstart.org/event/wake-threeschool-site-selection-virtual-interest-session/
Interested in becoming a Wake ThreeSchool site?
Join us to learn more about the Wake ThreeSchool program, what to expect and how to apply for the 26-27 school year.
This will be a virtual session.
To register, click here.

Wake Pre-K Application Event
2026-02-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Early Learning Center, 5008 Memory Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609, United States

Wake Pre-K In-person Application Support
2026-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Wake County Smart Start (4901 Waters Edge Dr Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27606)
Come in and apply in person for Wake Pre-K!
To be ready to apply, please bring the following documents:
Child’s Birth Certificate
Proof of Address (only one of the following documents is necessary)

Current utility bill (gas, water, light)
Current signed lease

Proof of household income for all parents/guardians (only one of the following options is required foreach parent/guardian)

Most recent paystubs (Weekly: 4 most recent; Biweekly: 2 most recent; Monthly: 2 most recent)
2025 tax documents
Employment/supervisor letter
