Families

Enroll your 4-year-old in Durham PreK

One short application unlocks every participating preschool site in Durham County — and we'll walk with you the whole way.

Start Application Check Eligibility

Confirm eligibility

See if your child qualifies in about 2 minutes.

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Submit application

One online form covers every participating site.

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Get one-on-one help

Free family navigators in English and Spanish.

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How 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.

FAQs

Family FAQs

Still have questions? Our family team is one text or call away.

Any child who lives in Durham County and turns 4 on or before August 31 of the program year. Income guidelines apply to some programs, but many families qualify regardless of income.