options on how to apply
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THIS NC PRE-K APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR:
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- Parents will be notified of the status of their child's application within a month of completion.
- Completed applications between the dates of February 20 and May 1 will be considered in the first round of placements on June 9.
- Letters with placement information will be mailed to families on June 9.
- Completed applications between the dates of May 2 to July 14 will be considered in the second round of placements on July 21.
- Letters with placement information will be mailed to families on July 21.
- School will start on August 14 of this year, so after that second round we will only be placing weekly as the applications come in.
NC Pre-K Program Expectations | PLEASE READ
- Eligibility does NOT mean automatic placement. Once found eligible, everyone is put on a waiting list. Placement is made in our statewide system based on a variety of factors.
- If you do not wish to attend the site at which you are assigned you are placed at the bottom of the waiting list and future placement is not guaranteed.
- NC Pre-K uses a staggered entry system similar to that the school system uses for Kindergarteners. You will receive more specific information regarding the start of school and your child’s staggered entry date from the site.
- A Home Visit will be scheduled before the child’s first day of school. This is a requirement and will be scheduled by the site. Reason for this Home Visit is to build a relationship and help with the transition.
- Attendance is a requirement. If your child is absent the site will contact you. If they are out for more than 3 days a Home Visit may be conducted. Continued unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the program as there is a waiting list of children wishing to attend NC Pre-K.
- While transportation is a possibility at some sites, it is not a guarantee. The opportunity for transportation will depend on existing bus routes and will be addressed at the site level once your child is placed.
- Health forms must be submitted within 30 days of the first day of school. If you have not had an appointment yet, you must have in writing the date the appointment is scheduled.
- Children at public sites (Warren Williams and Broadway Elementary) may be charged for lunch if they do not qualify for the free and reduced food program. Children at private sites are all provided free lunch. Aside from possible field trips, no additional charges should be required of NC Pre-K families.
- All sites have lead teachers with a 4 year college degree and either have or are working toward a teaching license. Assistant teachers have or are working toward an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
- You should expect your child to have a day full of PLAY experiences that equal real learning! 4 and 5 year old children should be playing – not sitting at desks. Rest assured, in doing so, your children are learning and will be better prepared for Kindergarten.
- Children enrolled in NC Pre-K should not receive homework. It is not developmentally appropriate for this age.
- NC Pre-K is a program for at-risk children. This risk is based on a variety of factors. Your child may have peers who are around other children their age for the first time or children who have not spent much time outside of the home. This may be an adjustment for some kids. Please be patient and understanding with your child’s teachers and peers as they navigate this transition. This is no different from what your child will experience in Kindergarten. It is all part of the learning process!
- Family engagement is a part of the NC Pre-K Program. You should expect to be invited to events at your child’s school and we hope you will be able to participate.
- At any time you may request to have your child observed for developmental delays, social/emotional concerns, or for any other reason applicable to their success in school. Contact our office at any time.
- Above all, expect your child to have an academically and socially fulfilling year kicking off their formal education on the right foot!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Who is eligible for the NC Pre-K Program?
- When does the program begin?
- What is the NC Pre-K Program?
- How much does it cost for my child to attend the NC Pre-K Program?
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR NC PRE-K APPLICATION:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
IF APPLICABLE, TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY
Documentation Required Upon First Date of Attendance
These two documents must be presented to your child’s teacher at your Pre-K orientation or on your child’s first date of attendance.
Failure to do so will result in your child’s disenrollment from NC Pre-K.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
- Completed Application (signed & dated)
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of Income | Options: ONE month's worth of the most recent pay stubs or 2022 Taxes
- If you don't receive pay stubs we would need a letter signed and dated from your employer stating: how many hours per week you work, your hourly rate, and how much you are paid weekly. We have a form (Unemployment Statement) already made for this which you can pick up, print (link at the end of this page) or request to receive it in an email or text.
- Additional Income | Unemployment, Social Security for parents or child, Court-Ordered Child Support
- Residence Verification | Options: water bill, light bill, mortgage agreement or lease agreement
- If none of the above documents are under the parent or guardian's name we will still need one of the above documents with a written statement from the person who is on the document you will be using stating you and the child live at that address signed and dated. We have a form (Proof of Residence Statement) already made for this which you can pick up, print (link at the end of this page) or request to receive it in an email or text.
IF APPLICABLE, TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY
- Documentation of Legal Documentation for Guardianship or Custody
- Disability Documentation
- Chronic Health Condition Documentation
- Documentation for Developmental Need
- Documentation for Educational Need
- IEP Documentation
- Military Documentation (LES)
- VA Disability Award Letter
Documentation Required Upon First Date of Attendance
These two documents must be presented to your child’s teacher at your Pre-K orientation or on your child’s first date of attendance.
Failure to do so will result in your child’s disenrollment from NC Pre-K.
- Updated Vaccination Record
- Health Assessment
- Must include: hearing, vision, and dental screenings
- Use "Children's Medical Report Form"
- Must be signed and dated within the last 12 months
- Must include: hearing, vision, and dental screenings
IF you are not able to upload the required documents to the online application
IF you choose to do the printable version
IF you are missing additional documents or have any changes
Here are your options to add documents to your NC Pre-K File:
IF you choose to do the printable version
IF you are missing additional documents or have any changes
Here are your options to add documents to your NC Pre-K File:
- EMAIL documents to ncprek@pfcf.org
- Subject Line: Child's Full Name and Date of Birth
- DROP DOCUMENTS OFF during business hours
- 2nd floor of the Mann Center on 507 N Steele Street or drop box
- DROP DOCUMENTS OFF after business hours
- Pre-K Drop Box beside our front door on 507 N Steele Street
- TEXT DOCUMENTS to 919-283-3229
- Text Child's Full Name and Date of Birth BEFORE any documents
- WHATSAPP (919) 249-8039
- Send Child's Full Name and Date of Birth BEFORE any documents
