Child Development Center at JSU

First Class Pre-K

Alabama's Voluntary Pre-K Program

Rules and Requirements

• First Class Pre-K programs are accepting online pre-registration applications for the 2023-2024 school year beginning January 15^th. (If you need assistance with accessing the online application, contact the local school/program.)
• Enrollment is open to all children four years of age on or before 9/1/23* who are residents of Alabama. (Children who are eligible for kindergarten are not eligible for pre-k.)
• Enrollees must provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate. (It may be uploaded into the online pre-registration site or submitted directly to the local school/program.)
• Enrollees must provide proof of residence – either a current utility bill or copy of a lease or mortgage. (It may be uploaded into the online pre-registration site or submitted directly to the local school/program.)
  • Public school system pre-k programs may have zoning requirements that determine eligibility for attending a program at a particular school. (Contact the school for attendance zone information.)
  • There is no registration fee for First Class Pre-K programs.
  • Upon enrollment, a child’s immunization record must be provided to the school or program.
  • No child will be denied participation on basis of income, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Registration Application

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Questions?

For information please contact CDC Director, Nikki Truss or Assistant Director, Meredith Crosson or by phone at 256-782-8655.

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