Families
Apply to Durham PreK
The 2026–2027 application is open. Here is everything you need to apply, and what happens next.
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One application. Every Durham family welcome.
Step zero
Is my child eligible?
Age
Your child must turn 4 on or before August 31 of the school year they are applying for.
Residency
Your family lives in Durham County. You will upload proof, such as a lease or utility bill.
Everyone is welcome
Open to any 4-year-old in Durham County, regardless of income or immigration status.
How it works
Apply in three steps
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Create an account
Start the online application and answer questions about your child and family.
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Upload your documents
Proof of age, proof of Durham County residency, and proof of income.
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Complete the ASQ screening
The Ages and Stages Questionnaire is a developmental screening that helps determine placement.
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Get matched to a site
One application reaches 30+ sites across the county. You will hear back about placement.
On the live site the “Start your application” button links to Durham PreK’s existing online application (SurveyMonkey Apply). This concept keeps that integration rather than replacing a working enrollment system.
Get ready
What to have on hand
- Proof of age, a birth certificate or other document showing your child turns 4 by August 31.
- Proof of Durham residency, a lease, mortgage statement, or recent utility bill.
- Proof of income, recent pay stubs or equivalent. This sets your cost, but does not affect eligibility.
Sample resource
Application Checklist
A one-page printable checklist of everything above. Representative document for demonstration; the live build links the program’s real PDF.
Cost
No- to low-cost, based on income
Figures reflect Durham PreK’s published 2026–2027 cost structure (the threshold rose from 400% to 450% FPL for 2026–2027).