Gaston County Schools Pre-Kindergarten Program 2015-2016 APPLICATION Name of Child: First Middle Last Child s Gender: Circle one BOY GIRL Child s of birth Birthplace Month/Day/Year Is the child Hispanic? Circle one. YES NO Child s Race: Check all that apply. White/European American Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Native American Indian or Alaska Native Black or African American Asian Family/child s Address (Street) (City, State, Zip Code) County of Residence: Best telephone #s to reach you: please list two numbers 1. 2. Child lives with: Check all that apply Mother only Other: please specify Family size: _ This should include parents/step-parents, minor brothers/sisters, half brothers/sisters, step-brothers/sisters living in the home with the child (DOES NOT INCLUDE GRANDPARENTS, FIANCES, AUNTS/UNCLES, ETC.) 1
Mother/Stepmother/Guardian s Name (please provide even if not in the home) Mother/stepmother/guardian employed? YES NO Average hours worked per week: _ IF NOT WORKING is : Seeking employment Attending secondary education Attending high school/ged Attending job training Other employment Enter all income for Mother/Stepmother/Guardian: (Circle applicable pay period for each category reported) Current Wages BEFORE Taxes yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Alimony yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Child Support yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Workers Comp yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Unemployment yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly SSI/TANF/Work First yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Overtime yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Father/Stepfather/Guardian s Name (please provide even if not in the home) Father/stepfather/guardian employed? YES NO Average hours worked per week: _ IF NOT WORKING is: Seeking employment Attending secondary education Attending high school/ged Attending job training Other employment Enter all income for Father/Stepfather/Guardian: (Circle applicable pay period for each category reported) Current Wages BEFORE Taxes yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Alimony yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Child Support yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Workers Comp yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Unemployment yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly SSI/TANF/Work First yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly Overtime yearly monthly twice monthly bi-weekly weekly INCOME VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SOURCES OF COUNTABLE INCOME You are required to submit income verification (may be recent pay stub, tax records, award letter from Social Security Administration, award letter from Employment Security Commission, employer statements, business records for those selfemployed, signed statement when there is no verifiable countable income) Excluded from regular gross income are parent, step-parent and child Supplemental Security Income, adoptive assistance, foster care payments, and irregular income (e.g. overtime, temporary unemployment pay, Work First, Food Stamps, student loans) If you are a legal custodian, or other caregiver, only count child s income, including Social Security Income and Child Support Payments. Do not count Supplemental Security Income. Count income from any minor siblings living in the home. If legal guardian, and both biological parents are deceased or their parental rights have been terminated by the court, count the adult s income, child s income, including Social Security Income and Child Support Payments. Count income from any minor siblings living in the home. Do not count Supplemental Security Income. I certify that I have NO verifiable countable income. Mother/Stepmother/Guardian Signature Father/Stepfather/Guardian Signature 2
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD: 1. The primary language spoken in our home is: English Other 2. Does your child have any identified, chronic health problem(s) diagnosed by a health care provider that may affect his/her school attendance? YES NO If yes, please describe and be prepared to provide documentation from the child s doctor. 3. My child has a current IEP (Individualized Education Program). YES NO If yes, what is/are the identified disability (or disabilities)? What special services or therapies does your child receive? Where does your child receive services/therapies? _ 4. Is at least one parent or legal guardian of this child an active duty member of the military, or was a parent or legal guardian of this child seriously injured or killed while on active duty? YES NO My child is currently in daycare, childcare, or attends a pre-k program. YES NO Name of daycare center City, State Do you currently receive daycare vouchers? YES NO Has your child ever been in childcare, day care, or preschool? YES NO If yes, name/location of center Does your child have any known allergies? No Yes Explain: Please give any information concerning your child which will be helpful in his experience in a group setting (such as play, eating and sleeping habits, educational concerns, special fears, special likes or dislikes). Also, tell us about your child, including any medical conditions or concerns, etc. and let us know of any family situations that we need to be aware of- such as someone who is NOT to pick your child up without your permission, etc. If there is a court order regarding custody of or visitation privileges for your child, please provide the pre-k staff with a copy for the file. EMERGENCY CARE INFORMATION: (MUST BE COMPLETED) Name of Child s Doctor Office Phone_ Name of Child s Dentist Office Phone_ Hospital Preference: Caromont Regional Medical Center Telephone: 704-834-2000 Other Hospital Preference Telephone: My child has: circle one MEDICAID NO HEALTH INSURANCE Private Health Insurance: Carrier Policy # 3
If neither mother nor father (or guardian) can be contacted, the following persons may be called: YOU MUST COMPLETE FOR TWO PERSONS OTHER THAN MOTHER/FATHER/GUARDIAN. Name Best Number to call Name Best Number to call Relationship to Child_ Alternate Number Relationship to Child_ Alternate Number If you cannot pick up your child, please give the FULL names of persons to whom the child can be released: I agree that the operator may authorize the physician of his/her choice to provide emergency care in the event the neither I nor the family physician can be contacted immediately. Signature of Parent I, as operator, do agree to provide transportation to an appropriate medical resource in the event of emergency. In an emergency situation, other children in the facility will be supervised by a responsible adult. I will not administer any drug or medication without specific instructions from the physician or the child s parent, guardian, or full-time custodian. Provisions will be made for adequate and appropriate rest and outdoor play. Signature of Operator Names and Ages of Brothers/Sisters of the Preschooler: How will your child be coming to school in the morning? School bus Car Daycare van How will your child be going home in the afternoons? School bus Car Daycare van If your child is placed in a pre-k classroom, the child s health assessment and certified birth certificate are expected by the first day of attendance. I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct. Name 4
Gaston County NCPK Program has pre-k classrooms located at the following sites. All sites are FREE, including private childcare sites. Please mark all sites that may be of interest to you in the order of your preference (1, 2, 3, or more). Income is considered for eligibility and placement at sites marked with asterisks (**). Children may ride the school bus ONLY if you live in the attendance district. Private sites do not usually provide transportation (check with individual private site.) 1 st Choice for Pre-K _ Elementary School District that child resides in _ # Choice Pre-K Site Location H. H. Beam Elementary South area Bessemer City Primary Bessemer City Brookside Elementary** North New Hope Road area Carr Elementary Dallas Catawba Heights Elementary** North Belmont area Chapel Grove Elementary** Chapel Grove area-s. Cherryville Elementary** Cherryville Costner Elementary** Dallas-Cherryville area Forest Heights Elementary West Gardner Park Elementary Lingerfeldt Elementary South area North Belmont Elementary Belmont Abbey area Page Primary School Belmont Pinewood Elementary** Mt. Holly Pleasant Ridge Elementary Rankin Elementary** Mt. Holly Robinson Elementary** Sadler Elementary West Sherwood Elementary Springfield Elementary** Stanley Tryon Elementary** Bessemer City-Cherryville area Woodhill Elementary A Toddler Tech** Bright Futures Learning Center** Childcare Network #99** Childcare Network #144** Carolina Kids Club** Cline Learning Center- Dallas** Cline Learning Center IV- Dallas** Gina s Kidsfirst** Kingdomz School of Excellence** New Hope for Kids** New Horizons** Preschool Connection** Smart Kids** The Grace School** 1223 Craig St.,, NC 188 Main St., McAdenville, NC 3092 Union Road,, NC 310 R. L. Stowe Road, Belmont, NC 4311 Titman Road,, NC 4334 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Bess. City, NC 611 E. Trade St., Dallas, NC 2437 Redbud Drive,, NC 610 Radio Street,, NC 204 Stroupe Road,, NC 818 S. Church St.,, NC 301 Beaty Rd., Belmont, NC 740 Cox Road,, NC 15448 Lucia Riverbend Hwy., Stanley, NC 5