Registration now open for free Pre-K programs in Forsyth County

From Pre-K Priority  Forsyth County’s registration window for free Pre-K programs for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. To simplify the registration process, there is one common application for all free Pre-K programs which include N.C. Pre-K classrooms in private childcare centers, Head Start centers, Pre-K classrooms in select Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) elementary schools and the Quality Education Institute charter school. In total, there are approximately 1,400 free Pre-K classroom slots available, which is not enough to meet the demand and waiting lists are expected.   “Although this is not a first come, first served program, and notification of classroom placements does not begin until June 1, we encourage every family interested in these free Pre-K offerings to start the registration process early,” said Saquana Terry, director of Children & Family Services at Smart Start of Forsyth County. “Starting early ensures your family has the time to fully complete the application and ask any questions that you may have throughout the process.”   Families can download the Pre-K application from Smart Start of Forsyth County, Family Services or the WS/FCS Office of Preschool. Applications are also available at Smart Start’s offices at 7820 North Point Blvd. and the Head Start...