EARLY lEARNING cOMMUNITY
Building a Strong FOundation Together
The Early Learning Community serves over 200 children ages 3 through 5 within Alamance County. Our programs include NC Pre-K/Title I classrooms, Exceptional Children's classrooms, and itinerant services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in the Alamance Burlington community.
Alamance-Burlington Schools has 13 schools that host the North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten program:
Alexander Wilson Elementary | Audrey Garrett Elementary | Andrews Elementary | Eastlawn Elementary | EM Yoder Elementary | Grove Park Elementary | Haw River Elementary | Hillcrest Elementary | Newlin Elementary | North Graham Elementary | Smith Elementary | South Graham Elementary | Sylvan Elementary |
Alamance-Burlington Schools Pre-K
The Alamance-Burlington Early Learning Community values the importance of building a strong foundation. We would love to partner with you to offer high-quality experiences for you child, in a safe learning environment. We prepare children for Kindergarten and Beyond! Watch for more great information and community connections!
Welcome to Pre-Kindergarten
The Alamance-Burlington 2021 Principal of the Year, Ashley Westmoreland shares the importance of the foundations laid during the Pre-Kindergarten year, exposing children to an educational environment and an opportunity to learn important skills. Watch for more great information!
Curriculum: Tools of The Mind
Welcome to Pre-Kindergarten
Alamance-Burlington Schools values the importance of the foundations laid during the Pre-Kindergarten year, exposing children to an high-quality early care and learning environment. Click Below to learn more.
Milestones Matter for Families ( Spanish)
Milestones Matter for Families (English)
How do I enroll my child in the Pre-Kindergarten Program?
There is an application process for families to complete. Once the application with materials has been submitted, a staff member will reach out to share more information. Completing an application does not guarantee participation in the Pre-Kindergarten program.
Applications must include:
Document indicating child's age (birth certificate or alternate document)
Proof of Income (1040, W2, Child Support, SSI, SSA, Unemployment Benefits, Workers Comp, Public Assistance/Work First Benefits or 3 consecutive paystubs)
Proof of Residency (current utility bill or rental agreement)
Proof of Identification (Photo ID of parent/legal custodian)
Please turn in applications and required documents to:
ABSS Ray Street Academy
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC
PreKPreviewV1.mp4Pre-Kindergarten Preview
Watch this video to learn a little more about the curriculum utilized in our Early Learning Environments. Tools of the Mind.
Watch Lets Get Ready video to prepare for Kindergarten. (Spanish)
Community Resources
Please check out each one of these community resources.
Questions: (e) ABS_ELC_Info@abss.k12.nc.us
STAFF
Margo Ford, M.Ed
Director of PreKindergarten / Before and After School
Anita Slaughter
Administrative Assistant / Registrar
(e) anita_slaughter@abss.k12.nc.us
Fax: 336-570-6353
Dr. Jean Maness,
Chief Elementary Officer - Southern Region
(e) jean_maness@abss.k12.nc.us
Sign Up for ABSS Early Learning Community Guardian/Caregiver NewsLetters HERE.
Visit the Alamance Partnership for Children website for more information and resources.
COVID-19 Update: ABSS follows all guidelines set forth by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Currently, all students 2 and older are required to wear masks. This includes students in Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. Learn more about these requirements in the COVID-19 in NC and the ChildCareStrongNC Public Health Toolkit: What You Need to Know and NC Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit.