Smart Start income eligibility
Your family is eligible for financial assistance with Pre-K if you meet the following income requirements.
Your family is eligible for financial assistance with Pre-K if you meet the following income requirements.
Your family is eligible for financial assistance with Pre-K if you meet the following income requirements.
Pre‑K is one of the best decisions you can make for your child’s education and future success. Answer five quick questions, and we’ll guide you to the best Pre‑K options for your family in Forsyth County.
Point of entry for most publicly-funded Pre‑K applications.
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For families that meet certain income eligibility requirements.
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Point of entry for publicly-funded Pre-K, including children eligible for special education and related services.
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For help navigating public and private-pay Pre‑K options.
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A few things to know about registering your child for Pre-K through Smart Start, Head Start, or the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Office of Preschool.
Pre-K is typically a 6 1/2 hour day, five days a week.
These Pre-K providers follow the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district calendar
Most Pre-K providers do not provide transportation or before/after school care for students.
Regular attendance is strongly recommended for all students.
Once your application is submitted, placement notifications will occur between June 1 and July 31.
Different providers will require different documentation, but in general, the following documents will be required to register your child for Pre‑K in Forsyth County.
• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Proof of Income
• Proof of Residency
• Parent or Guardian’s Picture ID
• Child’s Immunization Record
