What is Project Palooza?  It's a family fun day celebrating the work of Project Enlightenment!  Enjoy interactive activities for kids and explore a variety of local resources for families.  September 27th at Project Enlightenment, 501 S. Boylan Avenue from 10 am until 1 pm. 

• DJ Ben will be on site with feel good family friendly tunes.
• Booths offer information for families about area resources and activities, from healthcare providers to enrichment activities.
• Staff from Wake County Public Libraries and Smart Start will be on site with access to reading resources.
• Meet a local team mascot- past guests have included Wool E. Bull, Sal the Salamander, and NCSU's Mr. Wuf.  Who will show up this year? 
• Enjoy a free shaved ice treat and have lunch at the food truck*.
• Enter the raffle to win great family prize baskets of books, crafts, games and more!
• Get your face painted and take home a balloon animal
• A police officer or firefighter usually drops in to meet the kids, often bringing a vehicle or K-9 companion along.
• Each child will receive a swag bag filled with great information and goodies from our sponsors and vendors (while supplies last).

We look forward to seeing you! 

Teacher Parent Consultants (TPCs) are available to address individual child concerns as well as whole classroom challenges with behavior, social development and learning. Please view the Teacher Parent Consultation video to learn more about the consultation process. 

The Parent Teacher Resource Center (PTRC): Watch our Parent Teacher Resource Center video to learn more about all of our services. The PTRC is open Monday through Fridays from 8am until 5pm year round. Drop by and check out the wonderful library full of resources, including books for young children birth through kindergarten age and the adults in their lives. If you have questions or would like more information, email ptrc@wcpss.net or call 919.694.8990.

Summer Time Storytime for young children (Birth-5) in the Parent Teacher Resource Center will occur every Wednesday at 10 am through July and August 2025. Call 919.694.8990 for more info!

The Ready to Learn Program: Ready to Learn is offering FREE in-person sessions for young children ages 18 months-5 years old (and not age-eligible for kindergarten) and their families that live in Wake County. Opportunities are available for children and their families to participate together in FUN, interactive activities that include music and movement, arts and crafts, storytimes, and more! See the Ready to Learn Flyer for more information. If you are interested, email rtl@wcpss.net and a Ready to Learn Facilitator will contact you as soon as possible.

Parent Counseling In-Person or Virtual Services: Parenting young children can be challenging at any time particularly now. Parent Counseling can occur in-person or virtually and is available for Wake County families with young children birth through five years of age. Please call 919-694-8991 to schedule an appointment. See the Parent Services flyer for more information.

Screening Service for Young Children: Concerned about your child's development? Learn more about Developmental Screening