Durham County’s NC Pre-K program is working to provide high quality early educational experiences for 4-year-olds who are not attending preschool for various reasons. The program is community-based, voluntary, and designed to prepare 4-year-olds for kindergarten. The program follows the Durham Public School calendar and runs 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

Durham’s Partnership for Children administers the program in Durham County, and works in collaboration with the early childhood professionals, Durham Public Schools, Operation Breakthrough Head Start, Child Care Services Association and Durham Alliance for Child Care Access. The NC Pre-K program operates in private class rooms, Durham Public Schools, and Head Start. There are more than 25 class rooms across Durham County with smaller class sizes to prepare children for kindergarten.

Your child might qualify to participate in 2012-2013 Durham County NC Pre-K if:

• Your child is not currently enrolled in a preschool program
• Your child turns 4 years by Aug. 31, 2012
• Your child has health concerns or special needs
• Your family qualifies for financial assistance
• English is your child's second language


How to Apply
1) You may call 919-403-6950 ext. 6820 beginning January 30, 2012 to set an appointment time between February 6 and April 6, 2012.  
OR
2) Come by one of the following Durham County Head Start offices beginning February 6, 2012.  A family counselor will assist parents in filling out the application.
• 215 Seminary St. (across from McDonald’s and the YMCA)
• 1313 Halley St. (Lyon Park)
• 908 Liberty St.  (Leathers Meacham)

Click here to download the NC Pre-K flyer for more information. [En Español].

For more information about financial assistance for Child Care, contact Child Care Services Association at 919-403-6950 or visit www.childcareservices.org or contact Durham County Social Services at 919-560-8360 or visit Durham County Social Services.