Durham Partnership for ChildrenNC Pre-K
The statewide NC Pre-K program prepares eligible 4-year-olds for school by providing high-quality early education in both public and private settings.
Eligible 4-year-olds · Follows the Durham Public School calendar; runs 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year
From dpfc.net/our-work/ncpk ↗About this program
The program is community-based, voluntary, and designed to serve 4-year-olds who will benefit most from services. It follows the Durham Public School calendar and runs 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
In Durham County, Durham's Partnership for Children administers NC Pre-K and serves children in classrooms in Durham Public Schools, Durham Head Start, and private child care centers. Technical assistance and support from the Partnership guarantees quality and compliance with all regulation. The Partnership also leads a universal application process with six collaborative agencies to serve and assist families throughout the community in applying for available seats.
Questions
How do I apply for NC Pre-K?
Apply at the Durham Prek website. Call 1-833-PREK-EDU for more information or to schedule an application appointment.
What if my child is too young for Pre-K?
Fill out an interest sheet to be contacted about Pre-K when your child is eligible.
Where can I get more information about financial assistance for Child Care?
For more information about financial assistance for Child Care, contact Early Years at 919-403-6950 or visit www.earlyyearsnc.org.
Details
- Who
- Eligible 4-year-olds
- When
- Follows the Durham Public School calendar; runs 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year
- Where
- Classrooms in Durham Public Schools, Durham Head Start, and private child care centers in Durham County
- Ages
- 4-year-olds
Run by
Smart StartSmart Start is North Carolina’s nationally-recognized initiative to ensure that every child reaches his or her potential and enters school healthy and ready to succeed.Durham Early Head StartFreeDurham Early Head Start (DEHS) is a federally-funded, free, and comprehensive child development and family support program for low-income expectant women and families with infants and toddlers age birth to 3.Transition to Kindergartenthe Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Initiative, a collaboration between Durham Public Schools and Durham’s Partnership for Children, builds connections that prepare parents, children, and schools for a successful transition to kindergarten.