First Class Pre-K

The 2024-2025 online application to pre-register for the First Class Pre-K Program is open.

Please read the following important information:

  • Must be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2024.

  • Must provide proof of residence (examples: Decatur Utility bill, lease agreement, purchase agreement, an affidavit). May be uploaded into the online pre-registration site or submitted directly to the program school site.

  • Must provide proof of birth (examples: Birth Certificate, Baptism Certificate, Passport, US Government Issued Document). May be uploaded into the online pre-registration site or submitted to the program school site.

  • All documents should be uploaded as an attachment to the online pre-registration site or submitted directly to the local school/program.

First Class Pre-K - Decatur City Schools

There is no registration fee for the First Class Pre-K Program. The random selection drawing will be held on March 22, 2024. First preference will be given to applicants residing in the school attendance zone, then those residing in other DCS school zones, and lastly those residing outside of our school system. Upon selection and enrollment, a child's immunization record must be provided to the school. No child will be denied participation on the basis of income, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.

First Class Pre-K is offered at the following Decatur City School sites:

Austinville Elementary School, Banks-Caddell Elementary School, Ben Davis Elementary School, Chestnut Grove Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School, Frances Nungester Elementary School, Julian Harris Elementary School, Walter Jackson Elementary School, West Decatur Elementary School, Woodmeade Elementary School.

Click on the link below to start your application. It is very important to read and follow the directions on each page of the online application.

English: https://prek.alaceed.alabama.gov

Espanol: Espanol