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:
- 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 open for the 23-24 school year. Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in one of our locations. Please use the following link.
NC PRE K 23-24 Application
Additional Forms:
Shared Housing Affidavit Afidavit De Casa Compartida
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 2023-2024 school year have openings at the Aberdeen and Robbins locations. If you are interested in tuition pre-school, please complete the Tuition application.
A new Pre-school application for tuition will be posted soon for the 2023-2024 school year.
Click here for a list of Moore County Schools Preschool Sites.
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 Itinerant
910-947-2342 Ext. 200285
Molly Gibson