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.
- 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]