Pre-K Applications

Free NCPre-K Applications Info

Free NCPre-K Applications are now available for preschool classrooms located within Hickory Public Schools. Children must be 4 years old by August 31st of the upcoming school year and not eligible for kindergarten. Preschool classrooms are located in Hickory High, Oakwood, Southwest, and ViewmontTransportation is not provided.

Eligibility requirements – Based on income, significant priority is given to those who have not been in child care/preschool programs before and other factors such as English proficiency, special needs, health needs, etc. Continuity of services for children already receiving support services for special needs will take precedence in site selection.

Applications are due by May 31, 2024. You must submit income verification documents and a copy of the child’s birth certificate with your application. Please do not submit applications to any of our classroom locations.

2024-2025 Free NCPre-K Application (English – Online Form)

2023-2024 Free NCPre-K Application (Spanish – Online Form)



Fee Payer Pre-K Applications Info

Fee Payer Applications are now available for preschool classrooms located within Hickory Public Schools. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by August 31st of the upcoming school year and not eligible for kindergarten. Preschool classrooms are located in Hickory High, Oakwood, Southwest, and Viewmont. Transportation is not provided.

Applications are due by May 15, 2024. Monthly fees for the 2024-2025 school year are $496 per month. Families can pay the total amount of $4960 for the 10 month school year at one time or can pay throughout the year at $496 per month. 

The form will be sent automatically to the HPS Preschool Department. You will receive a response concerning enrollment availability no later than June 15, 2024.

2024-2025 Fee Payer Application (English – Online Form)


Resources

Pre-K & Kindergarten Transition Resources

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