Early Childhood Education
Our program offers Public School Classrooms and Private Childcare Sites across the county. This variety of placement locations helps our parents make the most convenient choice for classroom placement during the school year. We encourage all families living in New Hanover County who have a 3 or 4 year old as of August 31st to apply for the Early Childhood Education Program. Please note with school readiness and preparing for Kindergarten, priority is given to children who are 4 years old as of August 31st of the current year.
Early Childhood Education Program Office
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-254-4117
@NHCSPrek
Shannon Smiles, Director shannnon.smiles@nhcs.net
Samantha Kea, Administrative Assistant
910-254-4390
samantha.kea@nhcs.net
Gloria Lee-Taylor, Pre-K Specialist
910-254-4342
gloria.leetaylor@nhcs.net
Beth Peddle
Instructional Coach
susan.peddle@nhcs.net
Allison Wine
Behavior Specialist
allison.wine@nhcs.net
Milena Cepeda-Andreassen
Parent Liaison/Enrollment
milena.cepedaandreas@nhcs.net
Sandra Sarmiento
Family Specialist/ERSEA
Johnson Pre-K Center
sandra.sarmiento@nhcs.net
910-251-6155 ext 208
Melody Shaw
Family Specialist
Johnson Pre-K Center
Michelle Pledger
Family Specialist/Enrollment
CRA@Mosley Pre-K Center
michelle.pledger@nhcs.net
910-251-6161 ext 105