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DPS Title I PreK

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Durham Public Schools serves students in grades K-12.  Pre-Kindergarten is available only through the following programs.

Title I

DPS Title I PreK is designed for 4-year-old children who demonstrate great academic need.  Durham Public Schools serves 120 Title I PreK children in 9 elementary schools. 

The following are requirements for application and eligibility for the program:

  • Child must reach age four by August 31 of the year he/she enters the program.
  • Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child must be residents of Durham County (verification is required).  Residence verification can be one of the following legal documents:  deed to home, escrow papers, real property tax bill, or rental/lease agreement.
  • Parent must provide child’s birth certificate, updated immunization records, proof of residence and Social Security card.
  • A designated Durham Public Schools’ staff member must screen the child for academic need. 

Please consider the following information:

  • Tilte I PreK hours are 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., five days a week.
  • Before and after school care are not available for preschool students.
  • Limited transportation is available based on home address and current bus routes.
  • Letters will be mailed by in mid to late July to inform parents if their child was selected for the program, put on wait list, or not eligible for the program.

Contact:  Preschool Coordinator, 560-3505

Exceptional Children’s Programs

All students who are designated as qualifying for Exceptional Children services receive those services, either in the classroom or elsewhere, depending on the level and type of service needed.

Contact:  Preschool Coordinator, 560-3505

Montessori Preschool (Watts and Morehead Magnet School)

The Montessori curriculum includes a pre-kindergarten component.  Parents interested in having their children attend a Montessori school must apply through the magnet schools lottery.  Space is extremely limited due to the small size of these schools.

Contact:  Stacey Wilson-Norman, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction, 560-3713

Other programs/assistance available in Durham County: