All Pre-K slots are filled for the 2024-2025 school year. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please complete online registration and schedule an appointment to complete registration. You will be notified if a slot becomes available. Bright from the Start Pre-K program is a limited-capacity program administered by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). 

What documentation do I need to register my child for Pre-K?

Information concerning enrollment and residence requirements can be found on the Registration Process and Requirements page.

What if there are no remaining seats for Pre-K at the school for which my child is zoned?

Your child's name will be added to a waiting list.  Openings will be filled in the order that completed applications were accepted. You will be notified as soon as a slot becomes available. Any children remaining on the waiting list may be offered a slot at one of the other elementary schools if slots are available.  We will continue to place children in the order that completed applications were received.  Parents will be responsible for transportation of their child if an assigned slot in another school zone is accepted. 

My child's immunizations expire before school starts. What do I need to do?

If your child's immunizations expire after the registration period and before the first day of school, simply obtain an updated immunization form, Form 3231, from your child's doctor or the Department of Health and return it to the school's Registrar.

I do not have an Eye, Ear, and Dental form for my child. What do I need to do?

Children enrolling in a Georgia Pre-K program are required to have a hearing, vision, and dental certificate on file with the school. Form 3300 can be obtained by your child's doctor or the Department of Health.

Do I need an appointment this year?

Yes.  Parents will need to go online to complete the registration application and schedule an appointment to complete the registration process.

Will my child be tested for Pre-K?

No. Pre-K students are not assessed before entering Pre-K.  Assessments are made continually throughout the year on the instructional standards.  The results are shared with parents at the end of each semester.

Is the Pre-K program a full day?

Yes. School begins at 8:30 and ends at 3:30. Please contact your child's school of enrollment concerning questions regarding after-school care. 

Can my Pre-K child ride the bus?

Yes, transportation services to and from school are available.

What about breakfast and lunch?

Breakfast and lunch are available each day. Your child may also bring their lunch, if desired.

What are the age requirements for Pre-K?

Students registering for Pre-Kindergarten must be 4 years old on or before September 1st. If your child is 5 and you want the child to attend the Pre-K Program, the following criteria is required.

• the child has never attended the Pre-K program before
• the child has a late birthday or
• developmental delays affect the child's readiness for school