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Brightwalk Center
1240 Badger Court
Charlotte, NC 28206 📍
Programs offered: Head Start and NC Pre-K
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Oaklawn Center
1920 Stroud Park Court
Charlotte, NC 28206 📍
Programs offered: Early Head Start, Head Start, NC Pre-K
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The Plaza
6015 Barrington Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215 📍
Programs offered: Head Start
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Stephanie Jennings Center
3320 N. Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28205 📍
Programs offered: Early Head Start, Head Start,
NC Pre-K
Mulberry Center
6450 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28214 📍
Programs offered: Early Head Start, Traditional Head Start, NC Pre-K, Dual-language Pre-K
McAlpine Center
8310 McAlpine Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28211 📍
Programs offered: Head Start & Meck Pre-K
Southside
2617 Baltimore Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203📍
Programs offered: Early Head Start, Meck Pre-K,
Dual-language Pre-K
The Head Start Preapplication Process
Gather Documents
Have your proof of identification or driver's license, proof of residence, and your scholar's birth certificate ready.
Submit Preapplication
Once you've gathered and double-checked all the necessary documents, complete and submit your preapplication.
Screening Interview
After you submit your preapplication, patiently wait for a team member to reach out. They will discuss eligibility and the next steps with you.
Click here to begin your preapplication.
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What is the next step after submitting an Afterschool preapplication?Once the preapplication and interview are completed, your information is then submitted to the Selection and Enrollment Specialist for further review. The Selection and Enrollment Specialist will place you on the waiting list. Then, you will receive a waitlist letter.
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How do you determine eligibility?Eligibility is determined by a number of factors, including family size and income. In addition to other qualifying indicators, families receiving assistance and those experiencing homelessness are categorically eligible.
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What's the next step after submitting a preapplication?Once the preapplication and interview are completed, your information is then submitted to a Selection and Enrollment Specialist for further review. We prioritize placement based on families with the greatest need, utilizing our selection and criteria points. If selected, a Selection and Enrollment Specialist will contact you by phone or email to let you know about placement and next steps
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When does open enrollment for Early Head Start/Head Start begin for the program year?Open enrollment for the Afterschool program begins in July and closes in March. Click here to complete a preapplication
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How long will I be on the waitlist?The length of time that you will remain on the waitlist may vary. The waiting list is not ranked. We evaluate each upcoming seat to serve the children and families with the greatest need. If selected, a Selection and Enrollment Specialist will contact you by email to let you know about placement and next steps. You can contact us at info@ac4ed.org for questions and further assistance.