NC Pre-K Sites

Wake County Smart Start is accepting applications from four-star, five-star, and temporary licensed centers in Wake County that are interested in becoming NC Pre-K sites.

This application is for 2024-2026. Electronic Site applications are now open and can be found here. Creating an account for the application and applying is free, and you will select the application Pre-K Site Selection FY 24-26.

Only completed electronic applications will be considered and are due to our office by 5:00 PM, Friday, December 15, 2023.

Wake ThreeSchool Sites

Wake ThreeSchool Site Application 2024-2025

Wake County Smart Start’s Wake ThreeSchool Program is accepting applications from five-star, existing, or applying NC Pre-K sites.

Existing sites must submit a completed 24-25 Site Application and are not guaranteed continuation as a Wake ThreeSchool site. Completed site application with supporting documentation must be received by 5:00 pm on December 15, 2023, to be considered for the 24-25 School Year.

The application will be accepted by Email only and should be submitted to Natasha Williams at nwilliams@wakesmartstart.org. If assistance is needed with completing the 24-25 application, Please sign up for an appointment via Survey Monkey. If you have any questions, please email nwilliams@wakesmsartstart.org or call (984) 480-3728.