Thursday, October 22, 2026

Oconee County Schools Planning To Seek State Approval To Offer A Pre-K Program, Bringing It In Line With Other Districts In Region

***Only Private Providers Offer Pre-K In County At Present***

Oconee County Schools has begun planning for the potential launch of a Georgia Pre-K program for the 2027-2028 school year, Jennifer Whitaker, Chief Academic Officer for the system, told the Oconee County Board of Education at its meeting on Monday.

The district plans to submit an application to the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) in January requesting approval to operate Pre-K classrooms, Whitaker reported.