Alabama's Voluntary Pre-K Program
• Online pre-registration for the upcoming school year begins January 15th. For assistance accessing the online application, contact a local First Class Pre-K program.
• Pre-Registration is open to all children four years of age on 9/1/25* who are residents of Alabama. Children who are eligible to attend kindergarten are not eligible for pre-k.
• A copy of the child’s birth certificate must be provided. It may be uploaded into the online pre-registration site or submitted directly to the local First Class Pre-K program.
• Proof of residence in Alabama must be provided. It may be uploaded into the online pre- registration site or submitted directly to the local First Class Pre-K program.
• Public school system pre-k programs may have zoning requirements that determine eligibility for attending a program at a particular school. Contact the school for attendance zone information.
• There is no registration fee for First Class Pre-K programs.
• Upon enrollment, a child’s immunization record must be provided to the school or program.
• No child will be denied participation on basis of income, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.