Q: What are the age requirements to enroll in
Georgia’s Pre-K Program?
A: A child must be age-eligible (four-years-old on
or before September 1) and a Georgia resident.
Q: What is considered acceptable documents for
proof of age?
A: A certified birth certificate is required at
registration. No other documentation is
acceptable at registration.
Q: What is acceptable documentation for
proof-of-residency?
A: Examples of proof of residency include: current
lease or a current utility bill. If you live with a
family member and the utility bills are not in
your name, you are required to fill out and get
notarized a proof of residency (HERE) affadavit.
A cell phone bill or a driver’s license are not
acceptable proof of residency.
Q: Where can I get the forms for immunization
(3231) and the Eye, Ear, and Dental (3300)?
A: A sample of the shot record (3231) and a
printable copy of the Eye, Ear, and Dental
(3300)can be found under Registration Forms
in the Additional Forms section.
Q: Does my child have to have a social security
card/number to attend?
A: No, social security cards/numbers are not
required to enroll in Georgia’s Pre-K. We
requests that you bring your child's social
security card to registration but you may
decline to provide the number. If you
decline to provide your child's SSN, please
fill out the the waiver (HERE) and bring it
with you to registration.
Q: Can I pick up my child early a few days a
week?
A: Georgia’s Pre-K Program operates just like a
school classroom. Parents commit to sending
their child to school for the complete 6.5 hours
day 180 days per year. Children can be
disenrolled for being chronically tardy in the
morning or being picked up prior to the end of
the instructional day.
Q: What is “excessive” in regards to the tardy
policy?
A: Chronic tardiness is defined as late arrival or
early departure more than once
per week.
Q: How do I know who offers Pre-K in my area?
A: You may access a site listing for Walton County
Pre-K locations by clicking HERE, or by calling
1-888-4GA-PREK or (404) 656-5957.
Q: What should I bring to registration?
A: Parents/guardians should bring proof of
Georgia residency (current utility bill) and age
(certified birth certificate) documentation.
Q: When will Pre-K Registration be held?
A: Pre-K Registration for the 2011-2012 school
year has been held. Please check back in February
2012 for registration details for the 2012-2013
school year.
Q: If my child does not initially receive a seat with
WCSD, can I register or accept a
prekindergarten seat for my child with another
provider in Walton County and still be on the
WCSD waiting list?
A: Yes.