NC Pre-K (North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten)

NC Pre-K Program

NC Pre-K offers free preschool services for eligible families in Harnett County. The program follows the public school calendar and is offered at participating Harnett County Schools and licensed four and five-star private child care centers.

Geographic Scope: Harnett County, North Carolina

Focus Areas:

• Free preschool services for qualifying children
• Programs available at public schools and licensed private child care centers
• Support for early childhood education

Eligibility:

• Families must meet income eligibility requirements (see Income Eligibility Chart)
• Children must meet age requirements for kindergarten entry
• Priority may be given to certain populations
• Note: Although a child may meet one or more eligibility factors, placement is not guaranteed. Placement in preferred location is also not guaranteed.

Services Offered:

• Free preschool tuition
• Classroom instruction following Harnett County Schools calendar

Contact Information:

• Phone: 910-893-2344
• Email: ncprek@harnettsmartstart.org
• Address: 170 Pine State St., Lillington, NC 27546
• Fax: 910-893-2387

Application Cycle: Rolling admissions beginning July 1 annually; applications processed in order received

NC Pre-K Application Process

Step 1: Complete the NC Pre-K Application

• Download the application form (available in English and Spanish)
• Application must be digitally signed and SAVED before submitting
• Note: Not saving your application will result in lost information

Step 2: Gather Required Supporting Documents

• Birth Certificate
• Verification of Income
• Residence Verification (water or electric bill, lease)
• Children's Medical Report Form (optional but recommended)
• Vaccination Record (optional but recommended)
• Other supporting documents as needed

Submission Requirements:

• No photographs taken by cell phones will be accepted
• Use Scanner or Adobe Scan app to digitize documents
• Accepted file types: .PDF, .DOC, .JPG, .DOCX
• Can upload up to 5 files per document category

Step 3: Submit Application and Documents
Multiple submission methods available:

• Online Submission: Complete submission form at application portal
• Mail: Harnett County Partnership for Children, Attn: NC Pre-K, 170 Pine State St., Lillington, NC 27546
• Hand Delivery: 107 W Front Street or 170 Pine State Street, Lillington, NC

Application Timeline:

• Applications submitted on or after July 1 processed in order received
• Applications are processed on rolling basis

Technical Assistance:

• Help available by phone: 910-893-2344
• Help available by email: ncprek@harnettsmartstart.org
• Video tutorials available for digital signature process
• Adobe Fill & Sign Online or Acrobat Reader recommended for completion
• Adobe Scan app available for iOS and Android devices