Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Administration for Children and Families: Head Start
Find a HeadStart program near you.

Carolina Parent directories
Carolina Parent magazine’s directory of area preschools and child care providers.

Get Set 4 K
Provides resources for parents of children entering kindergarten, including a month-by-month readiness guide. Provided by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

Kindergarten Readiness
Provides parents and educators with high-quality resources to use to prepare their children for success in preschool and kindergarten.

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
Use this checklist to see how well your child is doing in acquiring the skills found on most kindergarten checklists.

The Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood
The Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood is located in Cary, N.C. It is a private, nonprofit program devoted to promoting the healthy emotional development of young children.

Parents as Teachers National Center
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5.

Smart Start
Smart Start is North Carolina's nationally recognized and award-winning early childhood initiative designed to ensure that young children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. On their website, you will find family resources and a smart start services locator.

Wake County Public School System
Provides information about registering for Kindergarten and what school your child could attend.

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