Alabama First Class Grant
Alabama First Class Pre-K offers 4-year-olds access to high-quality prekindergarten programs in their communities. It has been awarded the highest quality rating by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) for 19 consecutive years.
Registration will remain open for a site until the site completes their random selection drawing in March. Child selection is completed through a random drawing if there are more children/families registered than seats available in a particular program. Selection is not based on a first come first serve basis.
No child will be denied participation on basis of income, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.
- Tuition will be free for children enrolled in the grant program who attend from 8:00 am-2:30 pm.
- Children enrolled in the grant classroom will not be charged a registration fee.
Information and Drawing Site Details
Pre-Registration January 15 - March 4
Enrollment
Enrollment is open to all children in the community with the goal of having a diverse population that is representative of the Wiregrass.
The following forms must be submitted to Coleman Center before the child enters the program. They must be completed, signed and returned to the Coleman Center office. Please note that all information must be completed (including addresses, phone numbers, etc.):
- Preadmission Record Forms (3 pages)
- Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form
- Birth Certificate
- Informed Consent Form
- Health Information Form
- Medication Authorization Form (if needed)
- Talent Release Form
- State of Alabama Certificate of Immunization (Coleman Center may access if immunizations are from Alabama and are current)
- Residency questioinaire
- Proof of residence
A parent/legal guardian must inform Coleman Center of any changes that may occur related to their job, address, phone numbers, immunizations, and other pertinent information.
