4-5 years old
Teacher: Jamaica Mason ( M.S in Education)
Teacher Assistant: Candice McCray
Interested in attending our free, state-funded Pre-K programs to prepare your child for success in Kindergarten? This is our 28th year offering Georgia Pre K! We have a reputation for meeting and exceeding strict standards for Pre-K program components, curriculum and assessments, and teacher credentials. Find out more today!
Georgia Pre-K Snapshot
The overall goal of the Georgia Pre-Kindergarten program is school readiness. Georgia Pre-K emphasizes the following:
Active learning
Consistent daily routines
Positive behavioral management
Assessment strategies
The curriculum includes language and literacy, math concepts, science, social studies, arts, physical development, and social and emotional competence.
Georgia's Pre-K Program is a state lottery funded educational program for all age eligible four-year-old children in Georgia. The purpose Georgia's Pre-K Program is to prepare children for success in kindergarten and later school years.
Fees:
*Free between the hours of 8:00am-3:30pm
*Before/After school is $80.00/ per week
Health & Safety Guidelines
We know that education, development and socialization are important, but your child’s safety is what matters most. Some of the safety protocols we are implementing in your child's Pre-K classroom are included below.
Temperature checks and health screenings for children and staff.
Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing of materials, toys and classroom supplies with particular attention to frequently touched surfaces and objects, like toys and games, doorknobs, light switches, nap mats, and more.
Increased hand washing.
Limited classroom access.
Increased small group instruction.
Limited larger group instruction, with social distancing in larger group settings (assigned seats in circle time, limited number of children per classroom, etc.).
Learning centers will be enlarged where possible to allow for easier social distancing.
We will limit the number of children using a learning center at any one time.
Meals and snacks will be served in the classroom rather than a communal cafeteria or common space. Family style dining is suspended until further notice.
Family conferences, progress reports and/or assessments normally held in person may be done via Zoom, email or telephone.
For more information on health and safety practices we’re observing throughout our building, please visit our COVID-19 Section.
Pre-K Program Length & School Year
Georgia Pre-K provides a full 6.5-hour instructional day, 5 days a week, 180 days a year. Extended day services (before- and after-school care) are also available. Demand often exceeds our available classroom space, so we encourage families to enroll early to secure their slot.
Eligibility / Registration Requirements
Georgia’s Pre-K Program is free to all four-year-old children, regardless of parental income. Children must be 4 years of age on or before September 1 of the upcoming or current school year, and a resident of Georgia. The following is required by the State of Georgia to register your child for this program. Please bring these forms with you for registration:
Child’s Social Security Card
Child’s proof of age (birth certificate, passport, hospital record of live birth, green card, pink card or Federal I-94 card)
Proof of Georgia residency (utility bill, rental / mortgage agreement or letter from employer)
Completed Bright from the Start enrollment form
Forms required before school begins:
Immunizations (DHR Form 3231)
Hearing, vision and dental examination certificates (DHR Form 3300)
How to Enroll
Pre-K classes are filled on a first-come basis. Enrollment for the upcoming school year takes place at the end of March. Call to reserve your spot today!