• Qualifying for Pre-K

     
    Please understand that the information on this page is provided to give you a general idea about whether your child may qualify for free or reduced fee programming. This information is not intended to give you a definitive answer and actual qualification for programming must be determined by a trained staff member.
     
    This information is intended to give you an estimated idea.
     
    Qualification for programming does not guarantee enrollment in a program. All applicants must be prioritized and enrolled in a specific order mandated by grant requirements.
    • Children must be 3 years old on or before December 1* in order to qualify for the 3-year-old program.
    • Children must be 4 years old on or before December 1* in order to qualify for the 4-year-old program.
    *Placement may be prioritized for children who will be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1.
     
    Qualification for programming is determined by income and various other non-income factors. If the child is in foster care, has an IEP, or the family is homeless, the child may qualify for programming. Various other factors also help prioritize applicants.
     
    Aside from age, income is a primary qualifying factor. Use the charts below to determine if your child may qualify for programming based on income alone. Annual income takes into account all sources of income prior to tax withholdings.
     

    2024-2025 Poverty and Eligibility Information

     

    Most programs are permitted to accept a small percentage of children from over-income families. However, enrollment of children from over-income families must occur after all attempts have been made to enroll income-eligible children. If a site is able to fill all seats with income eligible children, unfortunately, they may not enroll any children from over-income families. In most cases, over-income families do not qualify for free programming but may be enrolled on a sliding fee tuition scale at an extremely reduced tuition rate.