First Class Pre-K programs are accepting online pre-registration applications for the 2023-2024 school year beginning January 15 - March 3.
- 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 to 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 to 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 the basis of income, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.
- Acceptance into a First Class Pre-K program is strictly through random drawing. The Parent/Guardian does not have to be present at the drawing. Email notices of acceptance status will be sent in mid-April.
Random Drawing Details
Date: Friday, March 10th
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Location: Big Sandy Elementary
