NC Pre-K Program
We are proud to offer NC Pre-K in partnership with Wake County Smart Start, providing eligible four-year-old children with a high-quality early learning experience designed to prepare them for kindergarten and future school success.
Our NC Pre-K classroom provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where children develop important academic, social-emotional, language, physical, and independence skills. Children learn through play, hands-on activities, early literacy and math experiences, science exploration, music, art, outdoor play, and meaningful interactions with their teachers and classmates.
Preparing Children for Kindergarten
Our teachers focus on helping children build confidence, develop positive relationships, strengthen communication skills, learn classroom routines, and become excited about learning. NC Pre-K is a 6.5-hour instructional program that uses developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences to support the whole child.
Who Can Apply?
For the 2026–2027 school year, children must live in Wake County and be 4 years old by August 31, 2026. NC Pre-K primarily serves families who meet income eligibility guidelines, although some children may qualify based on additional factors such as an IEP, developmental disability, chronic health condition, limited English proficiency, eligible military family status, or homelessness.
Families apply through the Wake Pre-K application process, and placement is determined by Wake Pre-K based on eligibility and available openings. Placement at a specific center is not guaranteed.
Growing, learning, and getting ready for kindergarten—one amazing day at a time!