Applications are now available for JSU's 2 First Class Pre-K Classrooms! Applications will be open from January 15 to March 12, 2024. Random selection will be held on March 12, 2024, at 3:30 pm at the JSU Child Development Center, Pod 2. All applicants are invited to attend; however, it is not required. Acceptance emails will be sent in mid-April. If you have any questions, please call 256-782-8655 for more information.
First Class Pre-K Registration
Rules and Regulations
- Online pre-registration for the upcoming school year began 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 9/1/24* 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 preregistration 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.
Random Drawing Details
Date:
Monday, March 12, 2024
Time:
3:30 pm
Location:
JSU Child Development Center - Pod 2
115 College Street SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265
Acceptance into a First Class Pre-K program is strictly through random drawing. Parent/Guardian does not have to be present at drawing. Email notices of acceptance status will be sent in mid-April.
Questions?
Contact CDC Director, Nikki Truss or Assistant Director Meredith Crosson or by phone, 256-782-8655.
* An opinion of the Attorney General states in effect that under the common law one's age is computed by including the day of birth so that a given age is attained the day before the birthday anniversary. - Ala. Code §16-28-4(1975) Interpretation based on Report of Attorney General of Alabama October-December 1963, Volume 113, page 20.