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: 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.

April 18: selection results
May 2: deadline to accept the seat
May 3: Smart Choice will begin making additional daily pulls to fill the remaining vacancies.