The Pre-K/Head Start applications for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. 

CHCCS Pre-K is open to children ages 3-5 by August 31, 2025, and not yet eligible for Kindergarten, who live in the Chapel Hill Carrboro City School district. 

The application for the 2025-26 is online. You must upload the required documents in order to have a completed application; partial applications will not be processed.   

• Use this link  for the English PreK application and use this link  for the Spanish PreK application.  
  • In order for your application to be processed you must include all of the required documents.  An incomplete application will not be processed. 
    • Required documents: 1. Proof of student age 2. Parent identification (both parents) 3. Proof of residency 4.  Proof of income (both parents) 5. Health  Assessment, 6. Dental Assessment, & 7. Immunizations.
• If you have submitted an application for another child previously, you will not need to complete a new application.  Please email Prekapplications@chccs.k12.nc.us with your full name, date of birth and your child's full name and date of birth and we will send you a different link to upload the needed documents. 
• For your application to be included in the Pre-K Lottery, this must be noted on application as your first placement option.

If you have questions send them to prekapplications@chccs.k12.nc.us.  Don't hesitate to get in touch with our Pre-K Office with any questions at 919-918-2153