Dalton/Whitfield Family Connection, in partnership with local education leaders from Dalton Public Schools, Whitfield County Schools, and Family Resource Agency Head Start Programs, is excited to announce a community Pre-Kindergarten Registration event for the upcoming school year. This event will provide parents and guardians with the opportunity to register their child for a free Georgia Pre-Kindergarten program in the community.
Day 1 Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, March 18th
- Time: 7:30am– 6:00pm
- Location: Mack Gaston Community Center, 218 N. Fredrick Center, Dalton, GA 30721
Day 2 Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, March 19th
- Time: 7:30am– 4:30pm
- Location: Mack Gaston Community Center, 218 N. Fredrick Center, Dalton, GA 30721
Why Attend? The Pre-Kindergarten Registration event is designed to help families navigate the registration process in one central location. Parents who are unsure of which school district their child is zoned for can find that out on the day of the event. Attendees will have the chance to:
- Get assistance with the registration process, including required forms and documents.
- Access valuable information and resources from vendors, including representatives from WIC, NWGA Crisis Center, the Chattanooga Food Bank, North Georgia Health District, Latin American Association, Amerigroup, PeachCare, Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, and more.
- Learn about other local daycares that have a Georgia Pre-K Program.
Who Can Register? The Pre-Kindergarten program is open to all children who will be 4 years old by September 1st, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents to secure a spot for their child in a high-quality early childhood education program that fosters social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
What to Bring:
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement, in parent’s name with service address)
- Social Security Card
- Immunization records (GA Form 3231)
- Eye, Ear, and Dental Certificate (GA Form 3300)
- One Parent/Legal Guardian ID
- Medicaid/PeachCare Card (if applicable)
Additional Information: Placement in Pre-Kindergarten at both Dalton Public Schools and Whitfield County Schools is determined by a lottery system, not a first-come, first-served basis. If you provide the required documents, your child will be entered into the lottery, and you will be informed in April regarding acceptance from staff at Dalton Public Schools or Whitfield County Schools. Head Start Programs have income-based qualifications. Head Start will contact parents in late June or July regarding acceptance to Head Start Programs.
For more information, please contact the agencies enrollment offices.
Dalton Public Schools, 706-876-4000, Whitfield County Schools, 706-876-3955, and Family Resource Agency Pre-K, 706-278-8202.