Early Learning

About Us

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.

Comprehensive early learning standards.
Pre-K teachers have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Pre-K teachers have specialized early childhood training.
Assistant Pre-K teachers have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent.
Teachers participate in a substantial number of professional development.
Maximum class size is 18.
Staff to child ratio is 1:9.
Children receive screening, referral and support services for vision, hearing, dental, health and other support areas.
Children are provided meals and/or snacks.
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

Vision Statement

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.

Mission Statement

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.