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Smart Start of Pender County

Quarterly Newsletter- April/May/June 2024

January/February/March 2024

Agency Closings

May 2024

The agency will be closed on Friday, May 24, - Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.

Agency Hours

Monday 9:00 -5:00

Tuesday 9:00- 5:00

Wednesday 9:00-5:00

Thursday 9:00-5:00

Friday 9:00 -1:00

(Closed the 1st Friday of the Month)

1st Saturday Open by Appointment until 11:00am

Please make your appointment prior to the 1st Saturday

Other times are available by appointment

We will continue to follow Pender County Schools closings and delays for inclement weather.

Agency Topics 

Follow the link below to see what a medical professional has to say:

Clinical Expert: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABP

https://childmind.org/article/is-your-child-is-ready-for-kindergarten//

The month of April is a very important month in the recognition of children. April 6-12, 2024, The Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is an annual event, sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It provides a time to celebrate and  spotlight the needs of young children. In addition, to thank the early childhood educators and all who are involved in their support and education.

SMART START OF PENDER COUNTY

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

LOCAL EVENT PHOTOS

APRIL 3, 2024

ADDITIONAL SMART START OF PENDER COUNTY WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD PHOTOS

PENDER COUNTY

EARLY CHILDHOOD LENDING LIBRARY

SOME AVAILABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD LENDING LIBRARY RESOURCES

for

Early Child Development

Lakeshore Can Do Science Kit- Magnets Item #1690



With this kit, children will learn the science behind how magnets work! While exploring this kit, children will explore how magnets attract and repel. This ready-to-use kit is packed with materials for hands-on exploration, including six photo activity cards with simple visual instructions to encourage independent exploration

Lakeshore Space Theme Box Item #1168



Children will learn all about the solar system and outer space with the comprehensive, hands-on lessons included in this them box. This theme box is packed with materials such as space sand, mini astronauts, photo cards and a puzzle that will help kids explore the depth of space.



Lakeshore Health and Safety Theme Box (Item #586)



With this kit, children will learn how to stay safe and develop healthy habits. The hands-on lessons included in the theme box encourage active listening ad responding to instructions. Children will also count concrete objects, build number sense in addition to increasing gross and fine motor skills.

Honeybee Tree (Item #2521)



Children will have so much fun as they develop their fine motor skills trying to pick the leaves from the honeybee tree. This game is essential to teaching children about taking turns and sharing. The Honeybee Tree game also encourages the development of hand-eye coordination, dexterity and strategic thinking.  

Early Childhood Development

SOURCE: APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS PROGRAM GUIDE

https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisprograms.com/lists/5-symptoms-of-autism/

Medicaid Information

Medicaid .nc.gov

Community Partner Events

Pender County

Department of Social Services

810 S. Walker Street

Burgaw, NC 28425

(910) 259-1240

Website

MAIN LIBRARY (BURGAW)

103 S. Cowan St.

Burgaw, NC 28425

HAMPSTEAD BRANCH

75 Library Dr.

Hampstead, NC 28443

Website

EVENTS

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Birthday Fundraiser for Smart Start of Pender County

Join in supporting a good cause for your birthday this year. Please consider Smart Start of Pender County as your facebook nonprofit fundraising project. Your contribution will make an impact. Every little bit helps and is appreciated. Meta will donate $5.00 too after the first donation.

The mission of Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. is to support services that help every child to grow into his or her potential as a person. Facebook takes care of the donation processing with no fees. 

Or

Paypal

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at

919-814-5400.

The license is not an endorsement by the State.

Board of Directors

Leslie Green- Board Chair

Donald Hall - Vice Chair

Sharon Willoughby - Treasurer

Allen Phillips-Bell– Secretary

James "Jimbo" Robbins

Angela Beacham

Stacie Poulin

Rev. Dean Walker

Edith Meza

Sandra Sarmiento

Avery Ellington

Tandra Shepard Henderson

Brie Moore

Donna VanVliet 

If you are interested in serving on the Smart Start of Pender County Board of Directors, or volunteering with our agency, please contact our office at (910) 259-9978 or stop by and visit with us. 

SSPC Team

Connie Carr-Costin, MSW

Executive Director

ccarr-costin@pender4kids.com

 Ext: 31

Angel Parker

Program Manager

aparker@pender4kids.com  

 Ext: 24

Porchia Wilson

Quality Specialist

pwilson@pender4kids.com

Ext 36

Regina Bass-Corley, M.A.Ed

Consultant

rbass-corley@pender4kids.com

Ext: 26

Lisa Worley

Program Evaluator/ Coordinator

lworley@pender4kids.com

Please like us on Facebook and connect with our website at www.pender4kids.com