Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education

First Class Pre-K programs are accepting online pre-registration applications for the 2024-2025 school year beginning January 15th. (If you need assistance accessing the online application, contact the local school/program.)

Enrollment is open to all children four years of age on or before 9/1/24* who are residents of Alabama. (Children who are eligible for kindergarten are not eligible for pre-k.)

Acceptance into a First Class Pre-K program is strictly through random drawing.  The Parent/Guardian does not have to be present at the drawing.  Email notices of acceptance status will be sent in mid-April.