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Becoming a Georgia’s Pre-K Program Provider

Becoming a Georgia’s Pre-K Program Provider - The first steps in becoming a provider, the requirements and guidelines to adhere to, and application information.

Summary: Read about how to become a Georgia’s Pre-K Program provider, the guidelines that must be met, and the application information.

Applies to: Providers, Pre-K Application, Pre-K Provider’s Operating Guidelines

Downloads: Georgia Pre-K Application

The 2019-2020 Pre-K Application is now closed.

Who is eligible to apply to be a Georgia’s Pre-K Program provider?

Child care centers with licensed capacity for 22 children, local school systems, charter schools, and other public institutions (e.g. universities, military bases) are eligible to apply.

How do I apply?

The Pre-K application details the requirements for providers and gives information on the funding process. Additional information on requirements and funding can be found in the Providers' Operating Guidelines.

The 2019-2020 school year Pre-K application is now closed.

When will I know if I have been awarded a Pre-K class?

All new applicants will be notified by mail after the Georgia General Assembly approves and the Govenor signs the state budget. This process usually takes place in late spring.

What operating guidelines must I follow?

To ensure program compliance and quality service, all Pre-K providers must be familiar with and implement the current school year Pre-K Providers' Operating Guidelines. This document is intended to reduce paperwork, to provide clarity, and to offer guidance to current and new Pre-K providers.

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