Wake County Pre-K Programs to hold Application events for school-year 2010-11
January 26, 2010 - In February, Wake County SmartStart will accept applications for Wake County’s public Pre-K programs, including the More at Four Program, a publicly funded pre-kindergarten program that provides quality experiences which enhance kindergarten readiness. To qualify for the programs, Wake County families will demonstrate economic and/or educational need. Children must be 4 years of age on or before August 31, 2010. Families should be prepared to provide transportation to and from the programs.Essential pre-kindergarten programming provides quality early education experiences for children 4 years of age. |
This pre-kindergarten initiative is designed to prepare 4-year-olds for school with a curriculum that focuses on the enhancement of each child’s emotional-social, physical and cognitive abilities through developmentally appropriate approaches to learning.
“To better serve 4-year-olds and their families, we collaborate with Wake County Public Schools, Telamon Head Start and Wake County Human Services’ Subsidy Office to offer a single pre-k application process for a variety of Pre-K programs,” said Elizabeth Santana, Director of Wake County SmartStart Quality Enhancement and More at Four. “It is our goal, in this process to serve our families more efficiently through the coordination of placements and waiting lists.”
Pre-Kindergarten applications will be accepted at the following locations on the specified dates and times:
| Thursday, February 11, 2010 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
Wake County SmartStart 1121 Situs Court, Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27606 |
| Friday, February 12, 2010 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Wake County SmartStart 1121 Situs Court, Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27606 |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
Centro Para Familias Hispanas 2013 North Raleigh Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 |
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Wake County Human Services Health Department 10 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610 |
| Tuesday, March 2, 2010 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Wake County Human Services 220 Swinburne Street Raleigh, NC 27610 |
Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
Wake County Smart Start 1121 Situs Court, Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27606 (919) 851-9550 |
| Friday, March 5, 2010 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Wake County Smart Start 1121 Situs Court, Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27606 (919) 851-9550 |
Tuesday March 9, 2010 |
Northern Regional Center 350 East Holden Wake Forest NC 27587 |
Only complete applications are accepted. Families must provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate, proof of residence in Wake County (utility bill, lease or mortgage contract), and proof of annual income (tax forms, check stub indicating hourly wage and number of hours worked). For more information about the Pre-K application, go to www.wakesmartstart.org or call 851-9550 ext. 1408.
As a local partnership with the North Carolina Partnership for Children, Wake County SmartStart partners with national, state and local agencies, as well as other nonprofits that serve Wake County children, ages birth to 5, and their families through vital human service programs. Wake County SmartStart works to improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of child care settings, identify and connect children to early intervention and other preventive health services and support families in a variety of ways. The organization also promotes, supports, and advocates for the needs of young children living in Wake County. To obtain more information on Wake County SmartStart’s allocation of state funds and its activities with local partner agencies, visit www.wakesmartstart.org.
For more information, contact Wake County SmartStart, (919) 851-9550.
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