FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old does my child have to be?

  • Children must be four (4) years old by August 31st of the current year.

How to apply for NC Pre-K?

Location:

  • Smart Start of Forsyth County, 7820 North Point Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
  • Head Start at Healy Dr,  2050 Big House Gaines Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

What documentation do I need?

  • Child’s Birth Certificate
  • Proof of Forsyth County residence (utility bill or lease)
  • Income documentation for working parents (W-2, 1099, or most recent month of paystubs, etc.)
  • Court-ordered documents, IEP documents, or speech documents, etc.

Do I need to work for my child to qualify for NC Pre-K?

  • No. Parent(s) in the household do not need to be employed for their child to qualify for NC Pre-K.

How long does it take for the NC Pre-K application to be processed?

  • The process can take up to 3 or 4 weeks.

When does Smart Start stop taking NC Pre-K applications?

  • We accept NC Pre-K applications all year, although the online system goes offline annually to maintain the site. Paper applications are available during these times.

How long will I have to wait for my child to be placed?

  • Although we strive to place all our applicants, we cannot provide a specific date.

Is NC Pre-K mandatory for my child to attend?

  • No. NC Pre-K is not mandatory for children to attend.

When I create a SchoolMint account, is my child signed up for all Smart Start programs (NC Pre-K and Family Childcare Scholarship)?

  • No. Family Childcare Scholarship and NC Pre-K have different applications that need to be completed.

¿Qué edad debe tener mi hijo?

  • Los niños deben tener cuatro (4) años antes del 31 de agosto del año en curso.

¿Cómo puedo solicitar NC Pre-K? · Sitio web: smartstart-fc.org

  • Ubicaciones:

Smart Start del Condado de Forsyth

  • Dirección: 7820 North Point Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
  • Head Start en Healy Dr
  • Dirección: 2050 Big House Gaines Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

¿Qué documentación necesito?

  • Certificado de nacimiento del niño
  • Comprobante de residencia en el Condado de Forsyth (factura de servicios públicos o contrato de arrendamiento)
  • Documentación de ingresos para padres que trabajan (W-2, 1099, o el último mes de recibos de sueldo, etc.)
  • Documentos ordenados por la corte, documentos del IEP, o documentos de terapia del habla, etc.

¿Necesito trabajar para que mi hijo califique para NC Pre-K?

  • No. Los padres en el hogar no necesitan estar empleados para que su hijo califique para NC Pre-K.

¿Cuánto tiempo tarda en procesarse la solicitud de NC Pre-K?

  • El proceso puede tardar entre 3 y 4 semanas.

¿Cuándo deja de aceptar Smart Start las solicitudes de NC Pre-K?

  • Aceptamos solicitudes de NC Pre-K durante todo el año.

¿Cuánto tiempo tendré que esperar para que mi hijo sea colocado?

  • Aunque nos esforzamos por colocar a todos nuestros solicitantes, no podemos proporcionar una fecha específica.

¿Es obligatorio que mi hijo asista a NC Pre-K?

  • No. NC Pre-K no es obligatorio para que los niños asistan.

Cuando creo una cuenta en SchoolMint, ¿mi hijo está inscrito en todos los programas de Smart Start (NC Pre-K y Beca de Cuidado Infantil Familiar)?

  • No. La Beca de Cuidado Infantil Familiar y NC Pre-K tienen diferentes solicitudes que deben completarse

What is the Pre-K Initiatives (PKI) Department?

  • Pre-K Initiative is a grant funded department that supports the improvement of equitable measures in the early childhood landscape of Forsyth County.

What services are provided through the PKI Department?

Sustainability and support services for owners and Early Childhood Educators in center based, family childcare, and high school settings to include:

  • Educational Training and Technical Assistance and Coaching
  • Workforce Development Coaching and Apprenticeship
  • Early Care Professional Development and Training
  • Family Childcare Professional Development Community (PLC) support
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentialing
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Accreditation
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation

How do I contact the Pre-K Initiatives (PKI) Department?

  • Contact the Pre-K Initiatives Program via email [email protected] or scan QR Code for more information.

How do I sign up to receive free books?

  • We currently cannot accept applications for this program due to capacity. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.Â