Applications will be accessible on our website at sccpss.com/pk.

• Families can choose up to three schools for enrollment per application. Priority is given to families who choose their zone school as their first choice on the application.
• The child’s birth certificate and proof of address must be uploaded in the application. The application will be discarded if these two documents are not uploaded.
• Once the application is verified, it is placed in the lottery database. The lottery is conducted in the spring for the upcoming school year’s enrollment. The students are selected at random by location until all available seats are filled. The families are contacted via email regarding seat or wait list assignments.

Families will be sent an online registration email that must be completed by the established deadline to finalize enrollment. Families placed on the waitlist will be called when a seat becomes available at their school choice. The following documents are required to enter Pre-K:

• Certified Birth Certificate
• Guardianship paperwork (if applicable)
• Proof of Address- The parent’s name, date and address must be visible.
  • Lease or rental agreement
  • Mortgage statement
  • Utility bill (issued within 30 days)
  • Governmental Agency Mail (does not include tax information)
• Social Security Card
  • If you chose not to submit the child’s social security card, the child’s teacher will provide you with a waiver once school starts.
• Immunization Certificate (Form 3231)
  • This document can be obtained from your child’s pediatrician or the health department.
  • If this document is not uploaded during the registration process, it must be submitted by September 1, 2026 or your child will be withdrawn from the program. We will not accept appointment cards for Form 3231.
• EEDN Certificate (Form 3300)
  • This document can be obtained from your child’s pediatrician or the health department.
  • All sections must be completed including examiners signature and date.
  • If this document is not submitted during the registration process, it must be submitted by November 2, 2026. We will accept an appointment card for Form 3300. If the form or appointment card is not submitted by the deadline, the child will be withdrawn from the program.

To be eligible for the 2026-2027 school year, your child's date of birth should be on or between the following dates: September 2, 2021-September 1, 2022

No. Only students living in the Chatham County are eligible to attend a SCCPSS Pre-K program

No. If your child is eligible for Kindergarten, please contact your zoned school for registration information.