NC Pre-Kindergarten Program

What is the NC Pre-K program?

The NC Pre-K 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 NC Pre-K classrooms throughout Chatham County in select public schools and in licensed child care centers.

Where does the NC Pre-K program take place?

Children may attend any one of the programs offered throughout the county by our NC Pre-K program partners:

• In northern Chatham County NC Pre-K classrooms are located in the preschool programs at North Chatham School and Perry Harrison School.
• In Siler City, NC Pre-K 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 NC Pre-K classrooms in their Pittsboro locations.
• There are also NC Pre-K classrooms at Moncure School, Bennett School, Silk Hope School and Sonflower Seed Christian Preschool and Learning Center.

Who is Eligible for Chatham's NC Pre-K Program?

At-risk is the first priority for enrolling children. At-risk is defined as family income at or below 75% of the State Median Income or a child having a current Individual Education Plan (IEP). 

Other eligible children can be enrolled after all at-risk children have been enrolled.

Eligible children are those with Limited English Proficiency, have a Chronic Health Condition, demonstrate development or educational need based on the results of an approved assessment tool, or who have a parent who is on active military duty or has been seriously injured while on active duty military in the recent past. 

When does the program begin?

• The NC Pre-K 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