NC Pre-K at Success Academy

Enrollment for Camden County NC Pre-Kindergarten for the August 2024 – June 2025 school year begins March 1st.

If you have any questions, please email ncprek@aacfnc.org or check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.

What is NC Pre-K?

NC Pre-K is a high-quality preschool for vulnerable children aged 4. The purpose is to provide engaging and nurturing early learning experiences to ensure longer term success in school. There are classes offered at Success Academy.

Who is eligible for NC Pre-K?

Children who will be four years old on or before August 31, 2024. Priority is given to children who have not had prior preschool experience, may be economically disadvantaged, or have a developmental delay. Slots are limited, and we encourage you to apply in early Spring. 

Before you begin the application process... We recommend that you have all the required information and documentation prepared BEFORE you begin the application process.

What You Will Need:

• Child’s Birth Certificate for proof of age. If your child does not have a legal birth certificate, another form of documentation must be presented to verify the child’s age. Any exception to a legal birth certificate will be made on an individual, case-by-case basis.

• Child’s Social Security Card – The social security number is strongly encouraged to be presented for your child’s identification information to be entered in the student information program.

• Child’s Shot Record (must be up to date)

• Verification of Income – Current W-2 forms or 1040 Income Tax form (i.e. 1040 form or 1040 EZ form); or 4 recent consecutive paystubs.

  • Additional income (if applicable, such as court-ordered child support, unemployment benefits, workers compensation, and/or SSA/SSI/SSDI)

• If Applicable – Documentation of chronic health condition, parent’s military service, development, or educational needs, and/or Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Documentation is required for additional eligibility factors that include homelessness, foster care, receiving refugee services, public housing, TANF/Work First, Medicaid, SSI, Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps), or SNAP. (Documentation is only needed for one additional eligibility factor).

You must also submit at least one document from EACH of the columns.

Proof of Residence – Choose 1

Proof of Identification – Choose 1

Bills must be dated within the past 30 days:

• Electric Bill, Home Telephone Bill,
  Cable or Satellite Bill, Water Bill

• Copy of Mortgage Statement or Lease Agreement

*Documentation must have the same physical address listed on the application.

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

• North Carolina Identification Card

• Government Issued Identification Card

• Bank Issued Identification Card

 

There is no charge for NC Pre-K services, however additional charges may apply for wraparound care. Please note wraparound care is not guaranteed.

Success Academy does NOT provide transportation for students. It is the parent’s responsibility to drop off and pick up their child(ren).

Applications can be submitted two ways:

1. Email completed packet to  ncprek@aacfnc.org OR

2. Drop off application and supporting documentation at Success Academy located at 151 Gumberry Rd Camden, NC 27909.