Philadelphia parents given more time to enroll children in free pre-K

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia parents have extra time to sign their children up for free pre-K.

The school district is offering extended enrollment hours.

This week the Education Center at 440 North Broad Street is accepting applications from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.

To be eligible for pre-K children must be at least 3 years old on September 1st.

Interested families should bring copies of the following documents to the Education Center: proof of child's date of birth (birth certificate, court document, or passport); child's health insurance card; proof of Philadelphia address in the primary parent's/guardian's name; current state or federal photo ID of the primary parent/guardian; and eight current and consecutive weeks of gross income received by the primary parent/guardian, secondary parent/guardian and all children.

For more information about pre-K and a link to an application, visit: philasd.org/prek

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