What is North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten (NC Pre-K)?
The NC Pre-K Program is designed to provide high-quality educational experiences to enhance school readiness for eligible four-year-old children. The program is built on the foundation of the National Education Goals Panel that to be academically successful in school, children need to be prepared in all five of the developmental domains critical to their overall well-being and success in reading and math as they enter school:
- Approaches to play and learning
- Emotional and social development
- Health and physical development
- Language development and communication
- Cognitive development
The NC Pre-K Programs are designed to ensure that a high-quality pre-kindergarten classroom experience is provided for eligible four-year-old children in each local NC Pre-K Program.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the North Carolina Pre-K program in Beaufort County, children must be:
- Four years old by August 31st and be eligible for kindergarten the following year.
- A resident of Beaufort County.
How to Apply
To apply for the Beaufort County program, submit an application and required documentation to:
Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children
979 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Required Paperwork
- Child’s Certified Birth Certificate
- Child’s Immunization Record
- Two proofs of residency (light bill, gas bill, mortgage or rental agreement); signed lease agreement; rental receipt that shows address
- Proof of household income, income tax forms or one month’s worth of pay stubs (this includes child support and/or step-parent’s income)
For More Information on NC Pre-K in Beaufort County Contact:
Becki Brinson
Pre-K Coordinator
becki@bhckids.org
252.975.4647, ext. 111
For More Information on NC Pre-K in Hyde County Contact:
Tekisha Jordan, NC Pre-K Administrator
Hyde County Schools
tjordan@hyde.k12.nc.us
252.926.3281, ext. 3514