FEB
12
Info Session
Family Info Night — Northern Durham
Thursday, February 12
5:30 PM
Holton Career & Resource Center
2026–2027 Applications Open
High-quality Pre-K for Durham families
Durham PreK helps families access affordable, high-quality preschool for 4-year-olds across Durham County — through trusted early learning sites and a team that walks with you.
- Open to Durham County 4-year-olds
- No-cost to low-cost options
- High-quality preschool sites
- Family support every step
Start here
What can we help you do today?
Apply for Durham PreK
Start your 2026–2027 application in about 10 minutes.
Get startedCheck Program Eligibility
See which programs and supports your family qualifies for.
Get startedFind a Site Location
Browse trusted preschool sites across Durham County.
Get startedGet Help from Our Team
Talk to a family navigator in English or Spanish.
Get startedHow it works
Four simple steps to Pre-K
We've made enrollment as straightforward as possible — and our family navigators are here for every question along the way.
- 01Step 1
Learn about the program
See what Durham PreK offers — full-day options, no-to-low-cost tuition, and trusted sites.
- 02Step 2
Check eligibility
Confirm your child is age-eligible and lives in Durham County. Most families qualify.
- 03Step 3
Apply online
Submit one short application — in English or Spanish — for all participating sites.
- 04Step 4
Choose a site & get support
Rank your top sites and get matched with help from a family navigator.
For everyone in Durham
Pathways that fit your role
For Families
Find the right Pre-K for your child
Eligibility, applications, site finder, and one-on-one support from our family team.
For Early Educators
Grow your program and your career
Become a site, join an apprenticeship, or get technical assistance and resources.
For Community Partners
Help build a stronger Durham
Advocate, donate, or partner with us to expand access to high-quality early learning.
Why Pre-K matters
Every Durham child deserves a strong start.
High-quality Pre-K builds the language, social, and learning foundations children carry into kindergarten — and life. Durham PreK exists to make that foundation possible for every family in our county, regardless of income or background.
95%
of brain development happens before age 5
1,200+
Durham children served each year
60+
trusted preschool sites across the county
Free
family support in English & Spanish
"Our daughter walked into kindergarten ready and confident. Durham PreK changed our whole family."
Announcements
What's new at Durham PreK
Enrollment
2026–2027 application is now open
Apply today for your 4-year-old. Spaces fill quickly across Durham County sites.
Learn more EducatorsEarly Educator Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn — a paid pathway into Durham's early childhood workforce.
Learn more Stay connectedText DPK to 1-833-773-5338
Get application reminders, deadline alerts, and family resources by text.
Learn moreUpcoming events
Meet us in the community
FEB
20
Enrollment Help
Application Help Drop-In
Friday, February 20
10:00 AM
Durham County Library — Main
MAR
5
Providers
Provider Open House
Thursday, March 5
6:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
Stay connected
Get application reminders, deadline alerts, and Durham PreK news by text.
Text
DPK
to
1-833-773-5338
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