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 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
For more information about NC Pre-K please contact Judy Heffner at the Partners for Children and Families at jheffner@pfcfmc.org or
call 910-949-4045
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.
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 SCHOOLS STAFF *Please use this link below* :
Moore County School Employee Tuition Paid Preschool
Please Complete the Tuition Paid Preschool Form: (IF YOU ARE A MOORE COUNTY SCHOOLS Employee please STOP and use the form above for staff)
Aberdeen Tuition Paid Preschool
Carthage Tuition Paid Preschool
Robbins Tuition Paid Preschool
Southern Pines Tuition Paid Preschool
Vass- Lakeview Tuition Paid Preschool
West End Tuition Paid Preschool
Westmoore Tuition Paid Preschool
Click here for a list of Moore County Schools Preschool Sites.
All families will be notified via email by June 30, 2025 to confirm their child's spot in our preschool program for the 2025-2026 school year
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:
To be announced soon!
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:
EC Office 910-947-2342