Accepting All Applications for 2020-2021 Enrollment for PRE-K 3 and 4 

     Welcome to IDEAL's Pre-K Program.   You have just taken the first step towards enrolling your child in our program.  The Pre-K Program is available free of charge to DC residents.  Below you will find all steps necessary to enroll in the Pre-K program for the 2020-2021 School year. 

If you plan to enroll in the Pre-K Program, you do not need to apply to the DC lottery for Pre-K elsewhere.


DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR PRE-K ENROLLMENT (SY 2020-2021)
1. Birth Certificate

2. Health Certificate

3. Immunization Record

4. Dental Exam

5. DC Residency Verification Form:
osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/2020-21%20School%20Year20DC%20Residency%20Verification%20Form_English%204.29.20.pdf

6. Proof of Residency

• One item from this list is needed to prove residency:
•  Valid paystub issued within 45 days of providing proof of residency
•  Unexpired official documentation of financial assistance from the Government of the District of
• Columbia
•  Certified copy of Form D40
•  Current military housing orders or statement on military letterhead
•  Embassy letter issued within the past twelve (12) months.

OR

• Two items are needed from this list to prove residency:
•  Valid and unexpired DC motor vehicle registration
•  Valid and unexpired lease or rental agreement with a separate proof of payment of rent
•  Valid and unexpired DC motor vehicle operator’s permit or official government issued non-driver identification
•  Utility bill (only gas, electric, and water bills are acceptable) with a separate paid receipt showing payment of the bill

7. Authorization for Child’s Emergency Medical Treatment

•        https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/Authorization%20for%20Child%27s%20Emergency%20Medical%20Treatment_7_18.pdf

8. Registration Record for Child Receiving Care Away From Home

• https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/Registration%20Record%20for%20Child%20Receiving%20Care%20Away%20from%20Home.7_18.pdf

9. Travel and Activity Authorization

• https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/Travel%20and%20Activity%20Authorization_7_18.pdf
• School supplies list (the school supplies list will be shared during the summer before the start of the school year).