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Pre-K Applications available for 2025

The online 2025-2026 Wake Pre-K application is now available. 

Families of children who will be 4 years old by Aug. 31, 2025 can apply for pre-k services for next school year starting on January 13. The Wake Pre-K application will allow families to submit one application to determine their eligibility for one of three different services:

  • WCPSS Title I Pre-K
  • NC Pre-K
  • Telamon Head Start

Eligibility for the Title I program is based on academic need. Eligibility for NC Pre-K and Telamon Head Start is based on financial need. Applicants will be considered based on how well they fit the program criteria.

Applications are not first come, first served. The deadline to apply for a Wake County Public School System Title I Pre-K is June 13.