February 1 marked the opening of Forsyth County’s Pre-K registration window for free, public Pre-K programs.

The Pre-K Priority is putting its $4 million in ARPA grant funds into action with the selection of 32 local Pre-K classrooms.

Applications from licensed, private/independent Pre-K providers are now being accepted to the model cohort of 30 Pre-K classrooms.

Includes timely information on local early childhood educator options through WS/FCS, Forsyth Technical Community College and Winston-Salem State University.

February 1 marked the opening of Forsyth County’s Pre-K registration window, and families with children who will be four years old by August 31, 2023 are encouraged to apply.

The Pre-K Priority received $350,000 in ARPA grant funds from the City of Winston-Salem to further support funding of a two-year project.

The Pre-K Priority will receive its first public funds in support of local Pre-K classrooms and educators.

Initiative wants to see children back in Pre-K classrooms after 30 percent drop in enrollment statewide due to COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s official, Forsyth County has an Early Education Task Force!Task Force members have been selected to represent an array of stakeholder sectors and demographics.

“If we are truly committed to a robust and vibrant community, we must ensure our children have access and opportunity to high-quality early learning experiences.”

Award-winning documentary available via free, virtual screening from Nov. 15-29

Community coalition aims for expanded access to Pre-K for all four-year-olds in Forsyth County.

Early childhood advocates, local leaders come together to support quality early childhood education for all children.