We are excited to announce The 2021-2022 enrollment season  for early childhood education programs has begun! As the cornerstone  of Durham County’s Early Childhood Education network our mission is  “To ensure every child in Durham enters school ready to succeed, we lead community strategies for children birth to age 5 and their families that promote healthy development and learning and enhance access to high quality care.”. This week our Durham Early Head Start and Durham PreK programs released information on  how to apply for each program! Durham Early Head Start serves children 0-3 years old and Durham PreK serves 4 year olds! Please see details below to ensure  your child’s eligibility & discover the enrollment process  for these  high- quality education programs.

DEHS Eligibility 

• Families in Durham who are expecting or who have a child under the age of 3 (a child who will be 2 or younger as of August 31st).
• Foster children, homeless children, and children from families receiving public assistance (TANF or SSI), regardless of income.
• Children with documented disabilities may be eligible regardless of income.
• Families who meet income eligibility as determined by Federal Poverty Guidelines (2020).

More Information on the Partnerships DEHS Program: https://dpfc.net/our-work/durham-early-head-start/

Durham County’s NC PreK qualifications: 

• Your child is not currently enrolled in a preschool program
• Your child turns 4 years by August 31, 2021 (born between September 1, 2016, and August 31, 2017) Your child has health concerns or special needs
• Your family qualifies for financial assistance
• English is your child’s second language

Learn more about Durham County’s NC preK program: https://dpfc.net/our-work/ncpk/