Pre-Kindergarten

Preparing your child today for the best tomorrow.

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Welcome to Warren County Schools Pre-K!

🌟 Now Enrolling for Pre-K Programs in Warren County Schools! 🌟

Do you live in Warren County and have a child who is age 4 or will be age 4 by August 31, 2025? If so, we invite you to apply for our Pre-K programs today!

📚 Why Choose Warren County Pre-K?
Our programs are thoughtfully designed to help young learners build a strong foundation for Kindergarten and lifelong success—academically, socially, and emotionally.

âś… Programs available at all three elementary schools
âś… Transportation provided within your school zone
âś… Open to Warren County residents only

đź“„ How to Apply:
Complete the Eligibility Application below and return it as soon as possible to begin the enrollment process.

Give your child the best start in education. Apply now and secure your spot!

Submit your application today!

Bring or mail your completed application and required documents to any elementary school or the Pre-K Coordinator's Office:

Hawkins Educational Center
427 W. Franklin St.
Warrenton, NC 27589

 Questions?

Contact our Pre-K Coordinator.

Phone: (252) 257-3184 (ext. 2331)
(252) 257-3185
Email: warrentonprek@gmail.com

Beginning Teacher of the Year-Pre-K

Beginning Teacher of the Year-Ms. Jones

Parents and guardians please bring the required documents with your application:

The bolded documents must accompany the application for the application to be processed by Halifax-Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children.

  • Child's Birth Certificate

  • Court documentation of legal guardianship/custodian/foster care.

  • Income (complete income documentation)

    • Provide 4 consecutive paycheck stubs

    • Parents, stepparents, legal guardians, legal custodians, and any income from the child

    • Military Leave and Earning Statements

    • For no income, a statement of no income or no documentation of income will be provided

  • Developmental screening results

  • Physician Diagnosed and Documented Chronic Health Condition

    • How it may impede the child's learning and/or development

    • Sickle cell, cancer, diabetes, cerebral palsy, etc.

  • Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

  • Parent's driver's license or ID

  • Proof of Residency

    • (NC Vehicle Registration Card, NC Voter Precinct Card, Military Orders or military documents, utility bill or cable bill, housing lease, contract, mortgage statement, property or income tax statement)

  • A health assessment is required to be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child enters the NC Pre-K Program, and the assessment may be no more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. The health care provider is responsible for making appropriate referrals as indicated by the health assessment that shall include the following:

  • (1) physical examination;

  • (2) updated immunizations;

  • (3) vision screening;

  • (4) hearing screening; and

  • (5) dental screening.

    The health assessment shall be done by a licensed physician, the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the NC Medical Board or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to NC, a certified nurse practitioner or a public health nurse meeting the Department's Standards for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program.

Documents Needed:
Dental Screening
Health Assessment

Other Important Information

  • On June 11, 2025, there will be a district-wide screening that will take place at the Warren County Auxiliary Building (formerly Warren County New Tech) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This screening will provide resources, developmental assessments, and some health screenings for children who will enter school in the 2025-2026 school year.

  • Preschool Placement is made based on program-specific factors, not on a first-come, first-served basis.  

  • Applicants are rank-ordered and offered placement, and when all classrooms in the county have been filled, a rank-order wait list is maintained to fill vacancies as they occur.  

  • Please note that the enrollment process can take several weeks to complete.

Kindergarten Registration

At this time, we are currently enrolling students for Kindergarten Registration.

Please go to your local elementary school and ask for a Kindergarten Registration Packet.

The following items are also required at the time the packet is turned in to the District:

  • Proof of Residence

  • Birth Certificate

  • Custody Papers

  • Military Orders

Frequently Asked Questions