EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESS
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER PRE-K STUDENT INTO POWERSCHOOL UNTIL STUDENT IS ACCEPTED INTO PRE-K PROGRAM.
The North Little Rock School District offers Pre-K at six sites: Amboy Elementary School, Boone Park Elementary School, Glenview Elementary School, Meadow Park Elementary, Pike View Early Childhood Center, and Seventh Street Elementary School.
Each Pre-K school site has highly-qualified early childhood certified teachers and instructional assistants. These educators are devoted to developing scholars who will grow up to be world class leaders.
Benefits of Early Childhood Education
There are many benefits to your students who attend Pre-K.
It prepares children for early foundational literacy and math skills.
Students gain social and emotional skills to make friends and to control their feelings.
Students develop oral language skills, which will increase vocabulary and communication skills.
Pre-K students have a higher advantage on learning to read and are more prepared for kindergarten than their peers who did not attend Pre-K.
Pre-K Registration Procedures
The North Little Rock School District welcomes families who meet eligibility requirements to enroll their students into our Pre-K Program. Children who are 3 years of age by August 1, 2024, OR 4 years of age by August 1, 2024, are eligible to apply for the NLRSD Pre-K Program.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pre-K
Is there a dress code for our students?
There is no uniform requirement. We prefer students to wear clothing that can easily be managed for themselves and closed-toe shoes.
The following articles of clothing are not allowed:
Flip-flops, spaghetti straps, tank tops, clothing with inappropriate language and images.
Do students have a school supply list?
All supplies are provided by the Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program.
Are there some items that I need to send to the school for my student?
Yes, a complete change of clothes in a large resealable bag. Please write your student's name on the bag.
Better Beginnings Stars
Better Beginnings, a program of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, has recognized our Pre-K Program for being a high-quality early childhood education program.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
The North Little Rock School District is proud to partner with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. This partnership is meant to develop a love for reading among children from birth to age five who live in the North Little Rock School District zone. The books will be provided to children free of charge until their fifth birthday.
To receive these books, please use this link to register.
