Introduction

Durham PreK provides high quality educational experiences for four-year-olds in Durham County to help prepare them for kindergarten. Children served by Durham PreK typically attend a full 6.5-hour school day and 10-month school year program. 

The Durham PreK application allows you to apply for all publicly funded pre-k programs available for children who live in Durham and are 4 years old on or before August 31st of the current school year. Children may attend classrooms in 5-star licensed child care centers; Head Start programs; or Durham Public Schools. 

To be considered for Durham Public Schools, families must submit a complete application, including all required documentation, AND screening by May 12, 2024. 

Important Information: 

• When creating an account to complete your application, be sure to use an email address you have access to. 
• You will need to submit documentation to establish your child's eligibility to participate in Durham PreK. A full list of documentation needed to complete your application is available here. 
• The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is an online screening tool. You will be ed to complete this after submitting your Durham PreK application. For details, visit durhamprek.org/families/enrollment/
• Families at or above 400% FPL may have a fee based on a sliding scale. Learn more here.

* If your child is under the age of 4 and ineligible for PreK, please contact CCSA's Child Care Referral Central program at 1-855-327-5933 for assistance finding other programs that meet your family’s situation and needs. **Please note, transportation to and from Pre-K Programs is not available and is the responsibility of my family.

For more details, visit www.DurhamPreK.org

Email: prek@childcareservices.org

Mail: 1201 S. Briggs Ave., #200, Durham, 27703

Fax: (919) 403-6959

Phone: (833) 773-5338

NOTE: Completing this application will take approximately 20-30 minutes.