NC Pre-Kindergarten Program

***Applications for the upcoming 2023-2024 NC Pre-K program are now available.***
Initial Placement Deadline May 5th at 4:30 pm
​Please click on one of the two links below to open the application:

2023-2024 NC Pre-K English Application
2023-2024 NC Pre-K Spanish Application
Applications for the current school year 2022-2023 NC Pre-K program are below.
​Please click on one of the two links below to open the application:
2022-2023 NC Pre-K English Application
2022-2023 NC Pre-K Spanish Application
​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
NC Pre-K SPECIAL NOTICE for the 2022-2023 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. 
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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-
hunter@thechildrenscouncil.org
(828) 262-5424 ext. 218

​To be eligible:
*Child must be four-years old on or before August 31st, 2023 for upcoming 2023-2024 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 - 2022-2023 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.
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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 -
hunter@thechildrenscouncil.org
(828) 262-5424 ext. 218

​Para ser elegible:
*El niño(a) debe tener cuatro años de edad antes de Agosto 31, 2023 para 2023-2024 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.