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.
Early Childhood Education Program Office
Dale K Spencer Building
1802 South 15th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-254-4117
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-254-4117
| Position in Early Childhood Department | Contact | |
| Shannon Smiles | Director | shannon.smiles@nhcs.net |
| Samantha Kea | Administrative Assistant | 910-254-4390 samantha.kea@nhcs.net |
| Gloria Lee-Taylor | NCPRK Specialist | 910-254-4340 gloria.leetaylor@nhcs.net |
| Michelle Gray | Early Childhood Specialist/Enrollment Lead | michelle.gray@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 | Bilingual Family Specialist/ERSEA | Johnson Pre-K Center sandra.sarmiento@nhcs.net 910-251-6155 ext 208 |
| Amarillia Martinez Cordova | Bilingual Family Specialist/Family and Community Partnerships | Johnson Pre-K Center sandra.sarmiento@nhcs.net 910-251-6155 ext 208 |
| Melody Shaw | Family Specialist/ Health Services | Johnson Pre-K Center sandra.sarmiento@nhcs.net 910-251-6155 ext 208 |
| Michelle Pledger | Family Specialist/Enrollment | CRA@Mosley Pre-K Center michelle.pledger@nhcs.net 910-251-6161 ext 105 |