NC Pre-Kindergarten Program
***Applications for the 2023-2024 NC Pre-K are still available by request sent to [email protected]***
The North Carolina Pre-kindergarten Program (NC Pre-K) provides high quality educational experiences for income-eligible four-year-olds, in order to enhance their kindergarten readiness. In Watauga County, we have classrooms in the following schools:
- Hardin Park Elementary
- Cove Creek Elementary -- Lucy Brock Collaborative Classroom
- Valle Crucis Elementary
- Green Valley Elementary
- Bethel Elementary
- Mabel Elementary
- Parkway Elementary -- Lucy Brock Collaborative Classroom
- Blowing Rock Elementary -- Lucy Brock Collaborative Classroom
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NC Pre-K SPECIAL NOTICE for the 2024-2025 School Year
There are openings for some selected sites listed below. All of our sites include Bethel Elementary School, Blowing Rock Elementary School, Cove Creek Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School, Hardin Park Elementary School, Mabel Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School and Valle Crucis Elementary School. ___________________________________________ For all Applicants Blank applications will be in a plastic bin on the bench outside of our office door. Applications may also be downloaded from our website- www.thechildrenscouncil.org Families are encouraged to bring in their completed NC Pre-K applications and required documents. You may also complete the applications by mail, email or place in the drop box outside of our office located at 225 Birch Street STE 3 Boone, NC 28607. Mail applications: 225 Birch Street STE 3 Boone, NC 28607 Email all applications to- [email protected] (828) 262-5424 ext. 218 To be eligible: *Child must be four-years old on or before August 31st, 2024 for upcoming 2024-2025 school year. *Child is from a family whose gross income is at or below 75% of the State Median Income (SMI). *Children of certain military families are also eligible without regard to income. *20% of age eligible children enrolled may have family incomes in excess of 75% SMI if they have a documented risk factor in the following specific categories including: Developmental Disability, Limited English Proficiency, Educational Need, Chronic Health Condition Although a child may meet one or more eligibility factors, placement is not guaranteed in an NC Pre-K classroom. |
Pre-K AVISO ESPECIAL - 2024-2025 año escolar
Hay espacios disponibles en todas las escuelas que incluyen Bethel Elementary School, Blowing Rock Elementary School, Cove Creek Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School, Hardin Park Elementary School, Mabel Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School y Valle Crucis Elementary School. ___________________________________________ Para todos los solicitantes Habrán aplicaciones en un contenedor de plástico en el banco afuera de nuestra oficina. También puede bajar la aplicación de nuestra página de internet - www.thechildrenscouncil.org Invitamos a las familias a enviar las aplicaciones de NC Pre-K completas y la documentación requerida por correo, correo electrónico, poner en la caja de depósito afuera de nuestra oficina localizada en 225 Birch Street STE 3 Boone, NC 28607. Envíe su Aplicación: 225 Birch Street STE 3 Boone, NC 28607 o por correo electrónico a - [email protected] (828) 262-5424 ext. 218 Para ser elegible: *El niño(a) debe tener cuatro años de edad antes de Agosto 31, 2024 para 2024-2025 año escolar. *El niño(a) es de una familia cuyo ingreso bruto es igual o menor del 75% del Ingreso Medio del Estado (SMI) *Niños(as) de ciertas familias militares son elegibles sin consideración de ingreso. *20% de los niños(as) de edad elegible que son inscritos pueden tener ingreso mayor del 75% SMI si tienen un factor de riesgo documentado de las siguientes categorías específicas incluyendo: Discapacidad de Desarrollo, Proficiencia Limitada del Inglés, Necesidad Educacional, Condición de Salud Crónica Aunque un niño(a) tenga uno o más factores que lo hagan elegible, la colocación en un salón de NC Pre-K no está garantizada. |
The Children's Council of Watauga County is the contract administrator for the NC Pre-K program and accepts applications to determine eligibility for the program. If you have questions, need more information or need assistance completing the application please feel free to contact Hunter Varipapa (828) 262-5424.