2024-2025 NC Pre-K Applications are available! Find the Application Here!
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Give your child the best start at life.

Raising a child is a big job, but you’re not alone. There are resources that can help you every step of the way — from pregnancy until the time your child enters kindergarten.

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Our Impact

GCPC Impact

$17M

Raised Annually for Young Children and Families in Guilford County

2166

Students served in the largest Pre-K program in North Carolina

90%

of brain development occurs by age five. We help prepare children for success in school and in life.

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Thinking about Pre-K?

Pre-K is a free pre-kindergarten program for eligible children

The NC Pre-K program is offered at participating Guilford County Schools, GenerationEd (Head Start), and licensed four- and five-star private providers. There are 2,166 NC Pre-K slots in Guilford County for the current school year.

Priority is given to children who have not had prior preschool experience. NC Pre-K services are offered at no charge to eligible children. If you have other questions, please check out our FAQ.

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Together We Create Big Results.

Looking to join our Smart Start community partners? Join us for a mandatory Bidders' Conference preceding the release of the Smart Start Request for Proposals FY 2025- 2026 Application at the link below.

Request for Proposals FY 2025 - 2026
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