NC Pre-Kindergarten in Alamance County

 What is NC Pre-Kindergarten (NC Pre-K)?
NC Pre-Kindergarten is a fun and exciting learning opportunity for children.  They develop many skills which make the transition to kindergarten easier.  NC Pre-Kindergarten classrooms in our community operate at least six hours a day Monday through Friday from late August-June.  Year-round school sites begin in July. NC Pre-kindergarten classes are located in the Alamance Burlington School System, Head Start, and private child care centers.  The program is free to qualifying families, except for minimal lunch fees when families do not qualify for free/reduced priced meals. Funding for Pre-Kindergarten classes comes from Title I, Head Start, NC Pre-K, and Exceptional Children.  Each funding source has different eligibility criteria.  By submitting an application you will be considered for all possible placements.

Should I apply?
If one or more of the following guidelines is true for you or your child, you may qualify for NC Pre-Kindergarten services:
Child must turn four years of age on or before August 31, 2020, to be considered for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year;
  • Child must reside in a low-income household;
  • Child of eligible military family;
  • Child with and identified disability or developmental/educational need;
  • Child/family with limited English skills;
  • Child living with a foster family, legal guardian, or relative;
  • Three year old children may qualify under Head Start program.
If you are interested in applying, please return application and supporting documents to one of the sites listed at the bottom of the page. Completing this application does not guarantee participation in the NC Pre-Kindergarten program.
NC Pre-K services are provided at no cost to families and can be found in public schools, Head Start, and private child care classrooms. To apply, the child must be four years old on or before August 31, 2020. If you are interested in an application, you can click on the link above or call Jenny Whitley, NC Pre-K Coordinator at          513-0063 ext 105.

You must provide the following documents. Although several factors may determine your child’s eligibility for services, applications are also processed on a first come first served basis. It is important to provide all of these documents with your application as soon as possible.
  • Completed Application
  • Proof of Birth(Birth Certificate, Medical Records, or Immunization Records)
  • Proof of income (1040, W2, Child Support, SSI, SSA, Unemployment Benefits, Workers Comp, Public Assistance/Work First Benefits, or 3 consecutive paystubs).
  • Proof of Residency (current utility bill or rental agreement)
  • Child’s current Immunization Record
  • Military Member’s Leave & Earning Statement for child of eligible military family

NC Pre-K Applications

NC Pre-K Application 2020-21 English
NC Pre-K Application 2020-21 Spanish

Attention Childcare Providers:

NC Pre-K Committee Meeting Schedule

August 18, 2020 @ 2:00pm
October 20, 2020 @ 2:00pm
January 19, 2021 @ 2:00pm
March 16, 2021 @ 2:00pm
May 18, 2021 @ 2:00pm

If you are interested in attending a meeting via Zoom, please contact Jenny Whitley, NC Pre-K Coordinator at jwhitley@alamancechildren.org
or call us 336-513-0063