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What is the More at Four program?

The Chatham County More at Four Program is designed to provide at-risk, four-year-old children with an opportunity for quality preschool education. This school day program is designed to provide young children with access to a structured curriculum and preschool experience that will enhance their readiness for school.  The Chatham County Partnership for Children supports More at Four classrooms throughout Chatham County in public and in licensed child care centers.

Where does the More at Four program take place?

Children may attend any one of the programs offered throughout the county by our More at Four program partners: 

• In northern Chatham County More at Four classrooms are located in the preschool programs at North Chatham School and Perry Harrison School.
• In Siler City, More at Four classrooms are located at Siler City Elementary School, Virginia Cross Elementary School and Telamon Head Start.
• Central Carolina Community College provides spaces for eligible children in its early childhood center that is located at the Pittsboro campus. Robyn's Nest Creative Learning Center and The Children's Early School also have More at Four classrooms in their Pittsboro locations.
• There are More at Four classrooms at Moncure School, Bennett School, Silk Hope School and Sonflower Seed Christian Preschool and Learning Center.

Who is Eligible for Chatham's More at Four?

The program is offered free of charge to children who meet the More at Four eligibility guidelines. Priority is given to eligible children who have never been served in a licensed child care setting. The eligibility guidelines are:

• children must be four years old on or before August 31 in the year they are served. Children who are eligible for kindergarten are not eligible for More at Four.
• one parent of legal guardian is an active duty member of the Armed Forces or the North Carolina National Guard.  
• annual family income is at or below 75% of the state median income.

(If family income exeeds 75% of the state median income but is below 300% of the federal poverty level, the child may still be eligible for services if the child has an identified disability, chronic health condition, or if they demonstrate need due to a developmental delay or other risk factors, such as limited English proficiency.)

When does the program begin?

• The More at Four Program operates on the public school calendar. 
• Children will be enrolled on a first come, first served basis and according to space availability at each site.

How do I enroll children?

Applications for enrollment are accepted year round.  To enroll your child, or to find out more information, please contact: 

• Chatham County Partnership for Children: Marianne Nicholson: 542-7449, ext 31
• Siler City Elementary School:  663-2032 
• Central Carolina Community College - Pittsboro Campus: 542-6495, ext 208
• North Chatham School: 967-3442 
• Perry Harrison School: 967-2018 
• Moncure School: 542-3725
• Robyn's Nest Creative Learning Center: 542-9977
• Bennett School: 336-581-3792
• Sonflower Seeds Christian Preschool and Learning Center: 742-3939
• Silk Hope School: 742-6074
• Chatham Child Development Center: 663-2221, press 0
• Virginia Cross Elementary School: 742-4279
• Telamon Head Start - Siler City Campus: 742-5316
• The Children's Early School: 545-5511