Wake County Smart Start

Tonight’s Garden Workshop Has Been Postponed!

Because of the expected rain and changing weather conditions, we have decided to postpone tonight’s Garden Collaborative workshop at Meredith College Community Garden.

We plan to reschedule the workshop for a date in July and will share the new date once it is confirmed.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with anyone who may have planned to attend. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Breastfeeding Cooking Class!

We were excited to partner with Best Baby Wake, EatWell Exchange Inc., and local Family Child Care Providers to share healthy recipes, nutrition tips, and resources that support breastfeeding families.

A special thank you to our partners and participants for making this event such a success! 💚

11,000 diapers. One incredible show of support!

A special thank you to Parker and Poe Law Firm for supporting our Block Party and helping meet a real need for families with young children.

A special thank you to the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation at Roberts Park for helping make our Block Party possible year after year!

Your ongoing partnership helps us bring a fun, family-friendly event to the community and create meaningful moments for young children and their families. We’re so grateful!

A special thank you to Walmart on New Bern Ave for helping us care for our littlest guests.

Your donation of soft foods made our Toddler Concessions possible and helped families enjoy the day with ease.

We’re so grateful for the sponsors who helped make our Block Party for families with young children such a success!

Thank you for investing in early childhood and supporting families across Wake County. Your generosity helped create a joyful, accessible experience for our youngest learners and their caregivers.

We couldn’t do this without you!

Join us TOMORROW!

Stop by to apply in person for Wake Pre-K and get a FREE Title I screening (available during the first 2 hours for new applicants only).

Come prepared with your documents so we can help you get started quickly! 💙

Visit our website to learn more: https://wakesmartstart.org/event/wake-pre-k-application-event-4/

Thank you, Wake County!!!!! 💛

To every family, partner, volunteer, donor, and staff member who showed up and made this year’s Block Party so special—thank you.

Because of you, families found resources, kids found joy, and our community came together in a powerful way.

Here are just a few of the moments we captured… with many more to come.

Did you join in the fun? Tell us your favorite parts in the comments!

Our Block Party is here!

Join us now for free fun and goodies while supplies last. 🎉☺️