The Rhode Island Prekindergarten Program, entering its 11th year, provides free, high-quality prekindergarten classes to children selected in a lottery held in early July. To be eligible, children must be 4 years old by September 1, and be residents of one of the 11 cities or towns that have a state prekindergarten classroom.
http://www.r2lp.org/applications-are-available-now-for-state-funded-prek-classrooms/