NC Pre-Kindergarten is a readiness initiative that is proven to help four year old’s gain basic skills needed for success in elementary school. Children who are four years of age before August 31, 2024 are eligible to apply for the 2024-2025 program, which is free to qualifying families. A high priority is placed on serving children who are “at-risk.” A child is considered to be “at-risk” if the child’s family is at or below 75% of the state median income level or if a disability has been identified. Enrollment is also open to students who have limited English proficiency, developmental differences, chronic health conditions, or a parent who is active service personnel.

NC Pre-K sites in Stanly County include:

All Star Learning Center (New London)
Kiddie Kare Too (Albemarle)
Little Friends Child Development Center (Albemarle)
Love-N-Care II (Albemarle)
Love-N-Care West (Albemarle)
Oakboro Kids Club (Oakboro)
Quality Child Care (Oakboro)
Richfield Child Development Center (Richfield)

Parents interested in applying for the 2024-2025 NC Pre-K program can download and print the following:

2024-2025 NC Pre-K Letter, Application, and Children’s Medical Report form

or contact 704-985-1666 ext. 239 for more information.

Funding Source: NC Pre-Kindergarten Program

Public Meeting Announcement

Stanly County Partnership for Children (Smart Start) will host a meeting of the FY 2024-25 Stanly County Planning/Advisory Committee for the North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program (NC Pre-K) :

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM
in the Partnership Meeting Room

For further information call 704-982-2038 x 239.