Pre-Kindergarten Program
The mission of the Houston County Pre-Kindergarten Program is to provide developmentally appropriate educational opportunities for four-year old children and their families. The program will promote a partnership among the child, family, school and community to encourage life-long learning.

The Houston County School District Pre-K Program strives to ensure that every child in every school has access to a high-quality education that promotes their academic, social, emotional, and physical development. We are committed to helping your child reach his or her fullest potential, prepared to enter kindergarten. In partnership with our parents, we strive to meet each child's needs in all areas. Together, we can accomplish great things and take pride in your child's success.
We welcome your questions and concerns.
Staff
Blanche Lamb, Coordinator for Special Programs
478-988-6330
Stephanie Dixon, Administrative Assistant for Special Programs
478-210-8124
Pre-K Registration for 2022-2023
THE PRE-K LOTTERY REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
FAMILIES WISHING TO REGISTER A CHILD FOR PRE-K FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR MUST REPORT TO THEIR ZONED SCHOOL WITH PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE A WAITING LIST FORM.
Pre-K students must be four years of age ON September 1, 2022. Children who will be five years old on September 1, 2022, should be registered as kindergarten students for the 2022-2023 school year. Families must apply to the school in which they are zoned. Information about school zones can be found in map form here or in a query form here. More details about registration processes can be found on the Central Registration webpage. The Frequently Asked Questions link is very helpful.
Preparing for Pre-K Resources
Below are links and resources for parents to help their child prepare for Pre-K.
- Items children should be know and be able to do at this age
- Free screen to address concerns about a child's development
- Tools to help prepare for Pre-K
- Importance of Handwashing
We strongly encourage parents to practice handwashing with their child so they can independently wash his or her hands at the start of Pre-K.
Georgia Pre-K Resources
Below are resources from the state and other agencies to support parents of Pre-K.
- HCBE Pre-K Handbook FY 22-23
- HCBE Pre-K Handbook FY 22-23 Spanish
- GA Pre-K Family Page
- Parents FAQ about GA Pre-K
- Enrolling in GA Pre-K General Information
- GA Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS)
- Useful Resource Links for Families
- GA Pre-K Activities from Home
- GA BFTS DECAL - Locate Other Pre-K Programs
- Supporting Social and Emotional Needs