Apply for Pre-K

MNPS currently is accepting Pre-K Applications for the 2022-23 school year, and applicants will be placed as vacancies occur.
Pre-K Applications for the 2023-24 school year opens on March 1, 2023.

Pre-K Requirements and Program Information

MNPS Pre-K programs prepare your child for kindergarten by developing foundational academic skills through play-based learning. Early learning programs are available for every family in every neighborhood.

Age Requirements

A child must be 4 years old on or before August 15 of the current school year to apply for MNPS Pre-K.
Some MNPS Pre-K programs accept 3-year-olds. A child must be 3 years old on or before August 15 of the current school year to apply for these programs. During the selection process, 3-year-olds with birth dates between August 16 - September 30 will be given priority over all 3-year-old hold applicants.
Families that are already working with the MNPS Exceptional Education (EE) Department or if your child is transitioning from Tennessee Early Intervention Services (TEIS) can complete steps 1 and 2 (below) starting at 2 years 7 months old.

Learn More about the Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program Fees
Pre-K Program Guide (English)/Pre-K Program Guide (Translated Guides): View a list of school sites that offer Pre-K.
Pre-K Program Attendance

1-2-3 Steps to Apply

Step 1
Gather All Required Documents

Gather your required documents, which include your child’s birth certificate and proof of residency.

Required Documents:
- Birth certificate or record of birth
- Proof of Davidson County residency: current utility bill, telephone, lease, or homeowner policy in the parent/guardian name.
- Parent/Guardian photo ID (Parent/Guardian must be present if scheduling an appointment with an Enrollment Center)
Step 2
Obtain a Student Identification Number

Get your Student Identification Number through the MNPS Online Portal and follow instructions to upload the required documents.
Step 3
Apply for Pre-K Online

After you have received a student identification number for your child:
- Complete and submit the online Pre-K Application or contact an Enrollment Center by telephone if you need help or cannot apply online and need to schedule an appointment.
- Please make sure you select the school year you are applying for on the Pre-K application.
- After submitting the Pre-K application, families will receive instructions about next steps. Families can also view their Pre-K selection results by visiting the Pre-K application website.

What's Next after Applying?

Families will receive instructions on how to view the selection results and if selected can accept the seat by the stated deadline. Dates below are for the 2023-24 Pre-K application process.

April 17: Selection results.
May 1: Deadline to accept the seat.
May 2: Smart Choice will begin making additional daily pulls to fill the remaining vacancies.