Application

Apply to the UAH Early Learning Center

Families interested in the UAH Early Learning Center are encouraged to visit the school to learn more, ask questions, and share information about their child. Please contact us by phone at 256.824.4760 or elc@uah.edu to schedule a tour. Children are enrolled based on age, availability, and individual needs.

All eligible children are admitted to UAH Early Learning Center independent of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

First Class Pre-K Drawing 2025-2026

Registration for the 2025-2026 First Class Pre-K program is now open. You may pre-register by filling out the required form on the Alabama First Class Pre-K website via the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE).

First-class PreK will no longer be an option at UAH beginning in the 2025-2026 School Year.

RISE Program Application Instructions

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Immunization Record (provided from physician)
• School Medication Form

*In order to facilitate a smooth operation of the program and to ensure equitable treatment for all families, the following policies and procedures are identified and carefully followed: Children are selected for enrollment in order of the earliest date of received application and by factors related to the teaching and research mission of the program. The program is open to all children regardless of race, color, creed, need, or religious affiliation. Children are assigned to groups based on the child’s developmental needs, teaching and research requirements of the program, and available space. University faculty and staff are given priority for enrollment followed by siblings of children enrolled or previously enrolled in the program. The Executive Director determines the final selection for all programs. When considering an appropriate school setting for your child, consider your child’s needs. The most appropriate placement can be different for each child.