Our Mission
The mission of Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. is to support services that provide opportunities for every child to grow into his or her potential as a person.
Hours Of Operation
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 1::00 PM (Closed the 1st Friday of every month)
First Saturday open by appointment until 11:00 am.
Please make your appointment prior to the first Saturday..
Other times are available by appointment.
Check our training calendar and contact us to schedule evening visits.
Staff
- Connie Carr-Costin, MSW
Executive Director
ccarr-costin@pender4kids.com
Ext. 31 - Angel Parker
Program Manager
aparker@pender4kids.com
Ext. 24 - Mia Carney
Program Support Assistant
mcarney@pender4kids.com
Ext. 36 - Lisa Worley, MBA
Program Evaluator/ Coordinator
lworley@pender4kids.com
Board of Directors
- Allen Phillips-Bell
Pender County Library - Angela Beacham
Child Care Center-LTLC - Daisy Lee
Pender County Health Dept - Donald Hall
Business Leader/Community At Large - Donna VanVliet
Community In Schools - Edith Meza
Member at Large - Jerry Groves
County Commissioner - Leslie Green
Business Leader - Rev. Dean Walker
Religious/Faith Community - Sandra Sarmiento
Parent Representative - Sharon Willoughby
County Manager Rep - Stacie Poulin
PC Head Start - Tandra Shepard Henderson
Non-Profit/Foundation - Dorothy Beatty
Pender County DSS
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 259-9978 or stop by and visit with us.