First Class Pre-K programs are accepting online pre-registration applications for the 2026-2027 school year. The pre-registration period begins on January 15 and concludes on February 20, 2026. Click the button below to begin!

Enrollment is open to all children four years of age on or before 9/1/26 who are residents of Birmingham City School District. (Children who are eligible for kindergarten are not eligible for pre-k.)

Enrollees must provide:

• Copy of child's birth certificate and immunization form

• Proof of residence -- a current utility bill and a copy of a lease or mortgage

• Apply for their zone school

There is no registration fee for First Class Pre-K. No child will be denied participation on basis of income, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.

Acceptance into a First Class Pre-K program is strictly through random drawing. Parent/guardian does not have to be present at drawing. Email notices of acceptance status will be sent by April 18.

Pre-K registration for 2025-26 in now open. Click here for more information or click the corresponding button below to begin.

The Birmingham City School System offers a High Quality Pre-K program, with over 700 students.

With a focus on kindergarten readiness, 4-year old children are provided with authentic and purposeful learning experiences designed to support high achievement at the earliest level of formal instruction. 

1. Comprehensive early learning standards.

2. Pre-K teachers have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

3. Pre-K teachers have specialized early childhood training.

4. Assistant Pre-K teachers have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent.

5. Teachers participate in a substantial number of professional development.

6. Maximum class size is 18.

7. Staff to child ratio is 1:9.

8. Children receive screening, referral and support services for vision, hearing, dental, health and other support areas.

9. Children are provided meals and/or snacks.

10. Systems hold individual classrooms accountable and monitor to ensure quality standards are being met.

A. H. Parker High School
Pre-K/Early Learning Department
400 Reverend Abraham L. Woods Jr. Boulevard
(Building 900)
Birmingham, AL 35204

BCS Pre-Kindergarten is committed to creating a strong foundation that prepares all students for academic, social and emotional success as they enter the 21st century.

BCS Pre-Kindergarten is committed to establishing a foundation of learning by inspiring, guiding, and teaching the children in our program while serving their families and the community. We believe that all children have individual worth and can succeed in the 21st century when given a positive foundation of learning.