Early Childhood Programs

Funded through DECAL's Bright from the Start and supported by the FCS Early Childhood Department, Fulton County Schools operates Georgia's Pre-Kindergarten Program in many of our elementary schools. This lottery-funded program provides high quality educational/instructional services to eligible four-year-old children through developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences that help prepare young children to be "school ready". For a child to be "school ready", they are socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively prepared for success in kindergarten.

Operating on the FCS school calendar for the length of the school day, Pre-Kindergarten helps children become independent, self-confident, enthusiastic learners while encouraging children to develop good habits and daily routines. Teachers provide instruction through both teacher-directed and child-centered learning experiences. Child-centered instruction allows teachers to facilitate learning in a rich environment that fosters children's initiative, exploration, and collaborative interaction with other children and adults. To ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten, families are provided information and assistance in preparing for and gathering the documentation necessary for their child's enrollment in kindergarten.