Special Final Walk-in Sign-Up Session Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jim and Carolyn Hunt Child Care Resource Center (1201 S. Briggs Ave Durham, NC 27703). Pre-K Sign Up Sessions for the 2008-2009 school year begin Feb. 25, 2008 Call 403-6950 ext. 6852  beginning Feb. 19  to set up an appointment between Feb. 25 and March 28, 2008. Title I applications must be completed by March 28, 2008.  Families can also stop by the Head Start offices at 215 Seminary, Durham, NC (across from McDonald’s and the YMCA) beginning 02/25/2008.  A Family Counselor will assist parents in filling out the application. Children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2008 (born between October 17, 2003 and August 31, 2004) to be eligible for pre-k programs (4 year old programs).  Required Materials Needed from Parents for screening • Proof of residency (current) • Copy of child’s Birth Certificate or medical records showing date of birth • Copy of child’s Social Security Card, immigration number or other ID number as applicable. • Copies of all household members Social Security Cards. • Proof of all annual household income (according to family size) • If the parent/parents are students, proof of school enrollment will be necessary. • Proof of chronic health conditions, if applicable • Proof of IEP, if applicable • Current child immunization records and physical (or well-child check up records) ---------------------------------------------------- About More at Four Pre-K Program Durham County’s More at Four Pre-Kindergarten 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 More at Four program operates in private class rooms, Durham Public Schools, and Head Start. There are 29 class rooms across Durham County with smaller class sizes to prepare children for kindergarten. Your child might qualify to participate in 2008-2009 Durham County More at Four Program if: • Your child is not currently enrolled in a preschool program • Your child turns 4 years on or before October 16, 2008 (for the 2008-2009 school year)  • Your child has health concerns or special needs • Your family qualifies for financial assistance • English is your child's second language ---------------------------------------------------- ••• 2007-2008 More at Four Site Directory Facts (Click here for the full fact sheet)