Wake Pre-K Application Center

NEW! APPLY ONLINE TODAY!

Want to help your child get ready for Kindergarten?

Space is still available in this year’s Pre-K program! Centers across the county are ready to help your child grow, learn, and succeed – SAFELY. All centers follow CDC and state guidance and are ready to WELCOME your child.

The Wake County Pre-K programs operate across Wake County with smaller class sizes to prepare children for Kindergarten. Programs begin assigning children with highest priority as early as June, but many placements are not complete until August.  Placements are not guaranteed and are based on eligibility criteria. Click here to see if your child is eligible to apply for FREE Pre-K.

The Wake Pre-K Application Center is housed at Wake County Smart Start. Families wishing to apply complete ONE initial application through the Pre-K Application Center to be considered for NC Pre-Kindergarten, Title I, Head Start and Child Care Subsidy. Click here to learn more about Wake Pre-K programs.

Click here to apply online or by mail!

OR Check our calendar for a Curbside Application Drop-Off Event near you!

Questions? Email Taty Padilla, Pre-K Outreach Assistant, or call 919-723-9283.