What is North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten (NCPre-K) Program?

NC Pre-K, formerly known as More at Four, is a state-funded, community-based, voluntary pre-kindergarten initiative designed to prepare at-risk four-year-olds in North Carolina for success in school.  We will soon begin accepting applications for the 2013-14 school year.

NC Pre-K is provided at no cost to eligible families and children who are not currently enrolled in a child care setting that meets NCPK requirements.

NC Pre-K  is offered from 8:00am to 2:30pm for 10 months and generally follows the Lee County Schools’ calendar for attendance.

What Does NC Pre-K Offer?

• Full school day, full year program that meets high-quality state standards
• Well-educated teachers with specialized training
• Small class size
• Health and nutritional information for families
• Developmental screening and placement for children with special needs
• Kindergarten transition coordination to help a child transition from pre-kindergarten to kindergarten
• Research based, comprehensive education program
• Focus on the child and whole family

Is My Child Eligible?

Child must be 4-years-old by August 31 of school year.

Other criteria include:

• Service priority
• Military dependents
• Limited English proficiency
• Identified disability
• Chronic health conditions
• Developmental/educational need
• Family gross income

How Do I Register?

We will begin accepting applications for 2013-14 school year April10, 2013.

To register:

Come to our office to fill out the NC Pre-K application. Have the following ready to review

1. Child’s Birth Certificate
2. Proof of Residency (Utility Bill)
3. Proof of income for all individuals in home working (pay stub)

          i.      4 pay stubs for individuals paid weekly

         ii.      1 stub for individuals paid monthly

        iii.      2 stubs for individuals paid bi-monthly (every 2 weeks)

        iv.      2 stubs for individuals paid bi-monthly (2 x per month)

        v.      Self employed individual provide annual tax records (1040)

    4. If you are on subsidy please have a copy of your Voucher or latest Action Notice

In order to make a well-educated choice for your child's placement, please refer to our Choosing Childcare page and visit all the NC Pre-K spots before registering your child. Make sure to ask questions in order to determine the best location for your child! 

Current NC Pre-K Locations:

Blandonia Child Development Center
(919)774-4122 402 S. Horner Blvd. Sanford, NC

Childcare Network
(919) 775-3531 3009 Cameron Drive, Sanford, NC

Get Smart
(919) 776-6119 1309 Washington Avenue, Sanford, NC 

Warren Williams Child Development Center
(919) 774-3529 901 Lawrence Street, Sanford, NC

Abundant Life Children's Center
1715 Spring Lane (919) 774-3347

Shooting Stare Learning Center
152 Charlotte Ave. (919) 776-0190

 

Download the 2013-14 NCPK application here:   English |  Espanol