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Preschool Application

Onslow County Schools Preschool Application Process

Beginning on January 6, 2025, we will begin making updates to our online application to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for our applicants.  As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, our online application will be temporarily down.  However, if you are interested in applying for the current 2024-2025 school year, our office is available to assist you.  Contact us at 910-455-5530 to receive guidance on the current school year application process.  Thank you for considering our program as your choice for early childhood education. 

 

For children who will be Three or Four years old by August 31, 2025. We provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment primarily for 4-year-old children, with a limited number of spots available for 3-year-olds.

 

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Head Start Program

Families must be at or below 130% of the federal poverty level or receiving assistance benefits - including SNAP, TANF child-only payments SSI. Child is experiencing homelessness or foster care.

 

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Title I Program

Child must demonstrate an academic need through a completed developmental screening. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTES!

*Applications must include all required documentation to be considered "complete."

See Application Checklist below!

* Onslow County Schools and One Place share applications and accept applications year-round for this application year. 

* The application is available through our online platform and in person at Thompson Early Childhood Center, 440 College Street, Jacksonville, NC. 

* Initial selections will be completed during the summer months.  Program staff will notify families if their child is selected for preschool services. 

 

Application Checklist

REQUIRED: Please include the following with the application.