Publicly Funded Pre-K Programs

Publicly funded government pre-k programs can be either locally funded, federal and/or state funded.

The majority of the funds goes directly to the local level through the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. At the State level, they use their general fund through blocks grants for preschools.

The federally funded Head Start programs have been providing pre-k to low income 3 and 4 year olds for over fifty years. The federal government also provides Federal Preschool Development Grants to pay for other preschool funding.

States have different names for programs such as Unversal Pre-K. This is open to everyone in every state. In Vernmont, Florida and Washington DC, there is no cap on funded amounts which makes it better for low income children.

PublicPrek.com provides these listings of publicly funded preschools which are either free or partially subsidized. We list as many details as are available including pictures, details, enrollment numbers, etc.

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Public Pre K Programs Include:
Early Head Start
For Ages birth to 5 years old. Families must meet poverty guidelines. Children from families receiving public assistance such as TANF, SSI are automatically eligible.

Early Head Start programs provide different needs dependent on the area where they are located. Most are based in centers and schools. Programs also can be home-based.

Head Start Programs
Head Start is provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Enrollment ages is between 3 and 4 years old. If child is 3 years old prior to Sept 1, they are eligible to apply.

Families must meet poverty guidelines. Children from families receiving public assistance such as TANF, SSI are automatically eligible.

VPK Programs
VPK Program is a free prekindergarten program for children aged 4 to 5 years old in Florida. Most States have free programs for prekindergarten. We list these locations on PublicPrek.com.

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