Do you have a child turning four on or before August 31, 2012? If so, your child may be eligible for the North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten (NC Pre-K) program. NC Pre-K is a program designed to prepare at-risk four-year-olds for kindergarten. In order to apply, you must come to the Lee County Partnership for Children's (LCPFC) office at 143 Chatham Street, Sanford, NC 27330 to fill out an application.

Please bring with you:

• child's birth certificate
• proof of income for an entire month of all members working in the household
• proof of residency (example: phone bill, electric bill) 
• If your child has an IEP or chronic health condition, please bring proof from your doctor. 
• If you are currently receiving DSS, please bring a copy of your voucher or the latest Action Notice.

Eligibility includes:

• Child's age
• Family gross income
• Military dependents
• Limited english proficiency
• Identified disability
• Chronic  health condition
• Developmental/Educational need

Applications will continue to be accepted throughout the school year. LCPFC is also accepting applications for children that will be entering kindergarten in the fall for the NC Pre-K summer program. The application process is the same as the NC Pre-K school year program.

If you have questions, contact Barb Ballachino or Dolores Ibarra at 919-774-9496.

LCPFC started accepting applications for the NC Pre-K program on March 19, 2012.