Pre-kindergarten: Application & Eligibility
Find out if your child can attend prekindergarten (pre-k) and who to contact for this service.
Find out if your child can attend prekindergarten (pre-k) and who to contact for this service.
First, check the age requirements. Your child must be at least 3 or 4 years old by September 1 to enroll in a public school pre-k program. The age depends on your local pre-k program. Some school districts have pre-k for both 3- and 4-year-old children; some districts have pre-k only for 4-year-olds. Some districts are not required to offer a pre-k program.
Second, check the other requirements. To be eligible, a child must meet one or more:
Third, contact your local school district to find out what they offer.
Pre-k in public schools is offered at no cost for eligible children. Some private preschools have classes for 4-year-olds called pre-k—these are NOT the same as a public school pre-k program. Private pre-k is fee-based.