Welcome to Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Pre-K/Head Start Program. , where we provide a safe, supportive, and vibrant educational environment for children aged 3 to 5 years and their parents. Our comprehensive program addresses all areas of a child’s development: physical, mental, social, and emotional. Children and families receive a broad range of educational, nutritional, preventive health, and social services. We engage caregivers and children to address educational needs in a way that promotes long-term family sustainability. Our goal is to foster a lifelong love for learning for each of the children we serve. Please note, this is NOT a guarantee for enrollment in the program, the pre-screening application starts the process of determining your eligibility. Please, read and answer each question that is applicable to your family. To save the pre-screening application, you will need an EMAIL address.
Please answer questions about education, employment and income based on the date of the application. For teen parents, only enter "Yes" if 19 years or younger on the date of application.
You must provide your current living address. If the living address is different from the mailing address, provide the secondary address in the mailing address section. Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Pre-K/Head Start Program is unable to accept a P.O. Box as your living address.
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Only complete this section if the Secondary Adult is currently living in the home, being supported by the same income, and related by blood, marriage, or adoption; or are the child’s authorized caregiver or legally responsible party.

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Family includes all persons living in the same household who are supported by the child’s parent(s)’ or guardian(s)’ income; and are related to the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s) by blood, marriage, or adoption; or are the child’s authorized caregiver or legally responsible party.
Answer all required questions for the child/children you are submitting the application. If your child has an IEP or IFSP, chronic condition like asthma, diabetes, seizures, allergies, dietary restrictions please
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Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?

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Are there other children in the family?

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After selecting "Save and Continue," you will be directed to the "Upload Document" screen. Here, please scan or take a picture of the required documents using your cell phone, computer, or laptop. Once you have captured the documents, proceed to upload them by following the on-screen instructions. After uploading the necessary documents, click on "Save and Continue" to complete the process. If you encounter any issues or have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us for assistance at (919)-918-2153 ext. 20284#.
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