Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in Dallas, GA
Premier Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center offering pre-kindergarten and preschool programs located at 2696 Macland Rd in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
GA Pre-K
Children must live in Georgia and be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year to be eligible for this free program.
Preschool
Our specialized preschool curriculum uses hands-on activities to encourage those first steps toward building the foundational skills for reading, writing, math, and science.
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We provide children from infancy to school age with a safe, fun environment to learn and grow. With over 230 schools across 10 states, children are encouraged and guided in order to thrive. Our...
Kindergarten Prep Academy: Pre-K
Focused on preparing your children to begin Kindergarten the next year, our Pre-K classrooms focus on math, literacy, science and communication skills. Our teachers assess each child's development throughout the year, to help guide planning, teaching, and partnerships with parents.
Georgia Pre-K
Georgia's Pre-K Program is a lottery funded educational program for Georgia's four year olds to prepare children for Kindergarten. Children four years of age on September 1 of the current school year who are Georgia residents are eligible to attend Georgia's Pre-K Program during this school year.
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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures...
Georgia Pre-K
Child must be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the upcoming or current school year. Prepare your child for kindergarten – at no cost to you! Want to ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten? Enroll in our free, state-funded Georgia Pre-K program at The Sunshine House! We are proud to be one of Georgia’s largest Pre-K providers, meeting or exceeding strict state standards for curriculum, assessments, and teacher credentials. For 50 years, families have trusted us to provide high-quality early education—and we’d love for your family to join us! Limited spots available! Enrollment is first-come, first-served. Before- and after-school care is available for families needing additional support.
Pre-K
Pre-K for 4- to 5-year-olds; inspiring a love of learning & readiness for kindergarten! The best Pre-K programs spark curiosity, foster problem-solving skills, and create a lifelong love of learning—and that’s exactly what we offer at The Sunshine House! Our Pre-K program prepares your child for Kindergarten and beyond by combining structured learning with hands-on fun. Using the award-winning Creative Curriculum®, we provide engaging experiences in:
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At Big Blue Marble Academy, we nurture little minds through a robust curriculum that ensures children are cognitively, socially, and emotionally prepared for kindergarten and beyond. Our programs are...
Four's
Young children are permeable learners, meaning they have the capability to learn many concepts at once. At four years old, our students in the preschool learning program, led by experienced preschool teachers, are getting ready to incorporate all that they are learning at the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional levels in order to make that important transition to kindergarten. Our focus on higher-level thinking within a safe and nurturing learning environment, where students learn to approach problems and attempt new challenges with an “I Can” attitude, means that they can carry these foundational skills with them to kindergarten and beyond.
Georgia Pre-K
For Four- and Five-Year-Olds Who Reside in Georgia. Georgia’s Pre-K Program is a FREE state lottery-funded educational program for all age-eligible four-year-old children in Georgia. The purpose of Georgia’s Pre-K Program is to prepare children for success in kindergarten and later school years. The program operates on the regular school system calendar for the length of the school day. The enrollment process involves submitting an enrollment form, birth certificate, utility bill, hospital record, and immunizations. To participate, children must be four years of age on or before September 1 of the school year and must be a resident of Georgia. Proof that a child is age-eligible and is a Georgia resident is required to register for Pre-K.
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We provide children from infancy to school age with a safe, fun environment to learn and grow. With over 230 schools across 10 states, children are encouraged and guided in order to thrive. Our...
Kindergarten Prep Academy: Pre-K
Focused on preparing your children to begin Kindergarten the next year, our Pre-K classrooms focus on math, literacy, science and communication skills. Our teachers assess each child's development throughout the year, to help guide planning, teaching, and partnerships with parents.
Georgia Pre-K
Georgia's Pre-K Program is a lottery funded educational program for Georgia's four year olds to prepare children for Kindergarten. Children four years of age on September 1 of the current school year who are Georgia residents are eligible to attend Georgia's Pre-K Program during this school year.
Also offers: Pre-Kindergarten Prep Academy: Preschool
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The Goddard School of Dallas is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features an outdoor classroom and playground, an exploration room for hands-on discovery, and a...
Pre-Kindergarten
As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
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Ivybrook Academy provides a hybrid curriculum that takes an innovative approach to early learning while also drawing from three different educational approaches: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and the...
4 & 5 Year-Olds
At Ivybrook Academy, we understand the exciting growth and readiness of four and five-year-olds as they prepare for the next steps in their educational journey. Our half-day Pre-kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten programs are thoughtfully designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare young learners through a balanced approach of academic exploration and creative play.
Transitional Kindergarten
Ivybrook Academy’s half-day Transitional Kindergarten builds strong foundations for success through individualized learning, hands‑on investigation, literacy groups, cultural awareness, and math reasoning. Children grow into confident, capable learners ready to thrive in Kindergarten.
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Little Angels Academy provides childcare and early education services in a nurturing environment. The center focuses on age-appropriate learning activities and social development for young children.
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We are a educational daycare center. We also have a agricultural program that kids learn academic enrichment through growing vegetation.
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At Willow’s Planet, we don’t just care for children—we inspire them. Our nurturing, research-backed approach blends play-based discovery with purposeful learning, creating a foundation for lifelong...
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Preschool facility offering care and education for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Program follows the Creative Curriculum and children learn science, English, math, history,...
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Tallatoona Paulding/Dallas ECDC is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 145 Academy Dr in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Reflections Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 4747 Old Cartersville Rd in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Paulding Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 1040 Merchants Dr in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Paulding Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 4860 E Paulding Dr in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Hope Preschool is a license exempt child care center offering preschool programs located at 1970 Charles Hardy Pkwy in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Brookwood Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 545 Hardee St in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Cross Roads Christian School Of Paulding is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 8492 Hiram Acworth Hwy in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Bundles Of Love Christian Academy is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 103 White Park Dr in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Precious Little One Child Care Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 150 Evans Mill Dr in Dallas, GA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Northside Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2223 Cartersville Hwy in Dallas, GA.
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Floyd L Shelton Elementary School at Crossroad is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1531 Cedarcrest Rd in Dallas, GA.
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Roland W Russom Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 44 Russom Elementary School Ln in Dallas, GA.
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Allgood Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 312 Hart Rd in Dallas, GA.
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Lillian C Poole Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1002 Wayside Ln in Dallas, GA.
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Dallas Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 520 Hardee St in Dallas, GA.
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C a Roberts Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1833 Mt Tabor Church Rd in Dallas, GA.
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Wc Abney Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 1186 Colbert Rd in Dallas, GA.
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Nebo Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 2843 Nebo Rd in Dallas, GA.
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Burnt Hickory Elementary School is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 80 N Paulding Dr in Dallas, GA.
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Guides
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Cost of Child Care in Georgia by Age, City & Typ
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Georgia? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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How to Apply for Childcare Assistance in Georgia
Explore financial assistance programs available in Georgia, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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What is the difference between preschool, Pre-K, and TK?
Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) are all great options for children, depending on their ages and academic needs. Learn the difference.
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What is Universal Pre-K?
Universal Pre-K is a free, state-funded program for four-year-olds designed to introduce children to the pre-academic skills needed for Kindergarten.
FAQs About Dallas Pre-K Programs
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What is Pre-K?
- Pre-K is an early learning program designed for children before they enter kindergarten. It emphasizes foundational learning, social skills, and early literacy and numeracy development.
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Do public schools have Pre-K?
- Yes! Some public schools do offer Pre-K. These programs can be free for families who qualify, but details—like how many hours kids attend and the age cutoff—depend on where you live. Reach out to your local district to learn more.
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At what age should I enroll my child in Pre-K?
- The starting age for Pre-Kindergarten varies across states, but it's usually at four years of age. Remember, the application process often begins a few months prior to the child reaching the eligible age, so it's important to plan ahead.