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 will open March 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in one of our locations. Please note that NC PRE K and tuition based preschool are two different applications.
Please click here for the NC PRE K 2025-2026 https://ncpartnership.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xXQ7RMYxbrlOIu
Application Days English
Application Days Spanish
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 for the 2024-2025 school year. 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.
Free Developmental Screenings
Is your child 3 to 5 years old and do you have a concern regarding their cognitive, adaptive, communication, fine/gross motor skills or social/emotional skills? If so, Moore County Schools Preschool Program will be offering Developmental Screenings at various locations and dates. Please bring your child's Birth Certificate or passport and proof of residence such as a water or power bill.
Dates and Locations for 2025-2026 school year:
February 3- West End Elementary School
April 7- Robbins Elementary School
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