Moore County's Preschool page

Preschool

Preschool 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 olds 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:

  • Your child must be 4-years-old by August 31, 2023.preschool
  • 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 

2023-2024 Application In-Take Dates & Locations:
Vass Lakeview Elementary       March 7      11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Robbins Elementary                   March 9         8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Aberdeen Elementary                March 14     11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Carthage Elementary                 March 16     11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Southern Pines Elementary    
March 21     11:00 am - 5:00 pm
West End Elementary                 March 23     11:00 am - 5:00 pm


NC Pre-K 2023-2024 Application
NC Pre-K para 2023-2024 Aplicacion


Additional Forms:
Shared Housing Affidavit       Afidavit De Casa Compartida

The deadline for completed application submission is April 1, 2023.
 Parents will be notified of student selection by May 15, 2023.

Tuition:
Moore County Schools offers tuition pre-school 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. 

Classes for the Tuition Pre-School for the 2022-2023 school year are full. If you are interested in putting your child on the Tuition Waiting List, please complete the Tuition Wait List Form

Click here for a list of Moore County Schools Preschool Sites.
Click here for additional resources.

Kindergarten Registration Day for the 2023-2024 school year is scheduled for Friday, April 14, 2023.  Click here for more information.
Please note that any child who will enter kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2023.


Moore County NC Pre-K Committee Meetings 2022-2023
October 12, 2022
December 14, 2022
February 15, 2023
April 12, 2023

Location: Partners for Children and Families
7720 NC-22, Carthage, N.C. 28327

Please call 910-949-4045 if you would like a link to the meeting so you can join virtually.
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:
Judy M. Heffner, Ed.D.
Preschool Specialist
910-947-2342 Ext. 200285
[email protected]

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  • 5277 Hwy. 15-501 South, Carthage, NC28327
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