Required Documents*
Proof of Child's date of birth
We can only accept a copy of the child's official birth certificate.
Verification of Income
If you are employed:
Proof of Income
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- Pay Stubs for a complete month (if paid weekly – bring 4 consecutive pay stubs; if paid twice a month – bring 2 consecutive pay stubs; if paid monthly – submit at least 1 full month’s pay stub)
- Tax records (W-2; 1040EZ-line 4; 1040-Adjusted Gross line 37; 1040A-Adjusted Gross line 21)
- Employer written statements signed by the employer (on letterhead, if available)
If you are self-employed:
Proof of Income
- Self-Employed individuals
- Tax records or 1099
- Business bank statements
If you are unemployed:
Proof of Income
- Unemployed individuals
- Award letter from the Employment Security Commission
- If you don’t have any documentation, you will be asked to sign a statement of $0 income
If you are disabled:
Proof of Income
- Disabled individuals
- Award letter from the Social Security Administration
Other income:
Proof of Income
- Proof of receipt for child support and/or alimony
Other documents, if applicable:
- Court Ordered Custody Papers
- Proof of military dependent status (DEERS form or LES)
- Military Special Power of Attorney & TDY/Deployment Orders
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Disability documentation/Chronic Health Condition
Cumberland County Schools
If you select an NC Pre-K Class in the Cumberland County School System
If you selected a classroom in the Cumberland County Schools, you must complete an additional application
If you have questions about this additional application, please contact Patricia Eaton 910-483-7370
Head Start Sites
If you select an NC Pre-K Class at a Head Start Site
If you selected a classroom at a Head Start Site, you must complete an additional application
If you have questions about this additional application, please contact Ebony Dickson 910-487-9800
How do I know if my child might be eligible for the NC Pre-K Program?
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible children must be 4-years-old by August 31st of the upcoming school year. (For School Year 21/22, they must be 4 on or before Aug. 31, 2021)
One of the following must also be true:
- The child's family meets income eligibility, OR
- The child has limited English proficiency, an identified disability, a documented chronic health condition, or a developmental or educational need, OR
- The child is a military dependent of an active duty service member or a military service member who has been seriously injured or killed while on active duty