FAQ

Pre-K registration for the upcoming school year begins late February each year, but continues throughout the year for students who are four years old on or before September 1st. Once the 264 spots are awarded, we continue to add students to a waiting list. If a space becomes available we fill vacancies from the waiting list.

You will complete the pre-k online registration and a waiting list form. The registrar's office will be in contact to let you know if a spot becomes available.

Parents will receive a postcard, by mail, in late July. This will include teacher placement information and the date for open house. Open house will be Wednesday, August 3. Please note that students are placed in classes according to zones. Your teacher will contact you to schedule a time that best meets your needs. You will also receive an email with updates and information before school starts

Georgia’s Pre-K Program operates just like a school classroom. Parents commit to sending their child to school for the complete instructional day, 180 days per year. Children can be disenrolled for being chronically tardy or being picked up early prior to the end of the instructional day.

It is defined as late arrival or departure more than once a week.

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning does not recommend “graduation” for four-year-old children as an appropriate activity. More appropriate activities include, but are not limited to, a field day, an open house, family/child picnic, dinner, etc.

Lee County’s Pre-K Program follows the Lee County School System’s calendar. School hours are from 8:15-2:50. Buses transport children from their homes to the primary schools where pre-k personnel are stationed to supervise and accompany on the last leg of the bus ride to the pre-k center. Students who do not ride the bus may be dropped off between 7:30 and 8:15 and should be picked up by 3:15.

Because we are lottery funded, all materials are provided. We do ask, however, that you provide a backpack, two towels for rest time (no nap mats), and a change of clothes. From time to time, teachers may “wish” for additional items beyond those provided by Bright from the Start; if you can help, it will certainly be appreciated, but you should never feel obligated to provide these additional items.

Lee County Pre-K is an active and fun place to learn. Children paint, glue, play in the sand and water, and play outdoors each day, weather permitting. So, sturdy, comfortable clothing that you and your child don’t mind getting dirty are a must!

Make sure your child’s clothes are easy to pull up and down for restroom needs and fasteners are easily manipulated. No overalls, bedroom slippers or pajamas. Tennis shoes work best for all activities; wheels, heels, backless shoes and flip-flops are not permitted.