NC Pre-K and tuition paid pre-school are full with the exception of our Robbins Elementary program.
Pre-school Programs:
NC Pre-K:
NC Pre-K is a FREE preschool program for at-risk children. Acceptance is based on need and number of seats available NOT first come first served. NC Pre-K provides high-quality pre-kindergarten classes for at-risk four year old's through the Moore County Schools preschool program. Children enrolling in the NC Pre-K Program must be determined eligible, and awarded a slot by the Moore County NC Pre-K Committee. The program serves children who are 4-years-old by August 31 of the program year and are considered at risk for poor school outcomes.
Eligibility Requirements for NC Pre-K:
- You must be a Moore County resident
- Your child must meet one or more of the following risk factors:
- Low Income
- Chronic Health Condition as Diagnosed by a Doctor
- Limited English Proficiency
- Current IEP for Speech Services or for a Developmental Delay
- Military
- Your Child is NOT Currently Enrolled in a Childcare Center, Preschool or Headstart Program
NC Pre-K application is closed for the 24-25 school year. The application closed on April 30, 2024. Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in one of our locations. Tuition based preschool information is available at the bottom of this page. Please note that NC PRE K and tuition based preschool are two different applications
NC PRE K 24-25 Application
Tuition:
Moore County Schools offers tuition preschool spots to eligible children. Annual registration and weekly fees apply. Children in a tuition slot must pass a developmental screen (educational and speech/language) prior to enrollment.
Priority is given to children of Moore County Schools Employees.
Currently our tuition paid pre-schools are full with the exception of Robbins Elementary. If you are interested in tuition paid pre-school, please fill out the appropriate application based on location to get placed on a waitlist.
Moore County School Employee Tuition Paid Pre-school
Aberdeen Tuition Paid Pre-school
Carthage Tuition Paid Pre-school
Robbins Tuition Paid Pre-school
Southern Pines Tuition Paid Pre-school
Vass Lake Tuition Paid Pre-school
West End Tuition Paid Pre-school
Westmoore Tuition Paid Pre-school
Click here for a list of Moore County Schools Pre-school Sites.
Resources:
Click here for additional resources.
Regional Child Care Referral Line 1-877-230-3024 or Search for Child Care Online http://ncchildcaresearch.dhhs.state.nc.us/search.asp
For questions, please contact:
Preschool Specialist
910-947-2342 Ext. 200239
Dr. Laura Shipman