Accepting 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)
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 - Pages 3 & 4 of DCPS Enrollment packet:
- https://dcps.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcps/publication/attachments/SY19-20%20Enrollment%20Packet.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).