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Cabarrus County Preschool (NC Pre-K)

Interested in the Cabarrus County NC Pre K Program?

If you have a child who will be four-years old on or before August 31st 2026 and the family gross income is at or below 75% of the State median Income, you may be eligible for the North Carolina Pre-K program in Cabarrus County. View information for certain military families that may be eligible without regard to income.

 

Please follow the link below to see more information: 2026-2027 NC Pre K Application Link 

 

 

School Information

Principal/Preschool Director: Tracy Thiery
Treasurer: Julie Carden
Data Manager: Teri McCollum

 

Address: 3801 Highway 601 South Concord, NC 28025
Phone: (704) 260-6790
Fax: (704) 784-2346
School Hours: 6:30 - 5:00

 

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 - 5:00 
 

  • Eligibility for Children of Military Families

    Children from military families may qualify for the program if they meet the following criteria:

    Who Qualifies?

    Your child may be eligible if they are age-eligible and one of the following applies:

    • Active Duty Military
      Your child is the dependent of a service member who is:
      • Currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the North Carolina National Guard, state military forces, or reserve components
      • Was ordered to active duty in the past 18 months or is expected to be ordered to active duty within the next 18 months
    • Injured or Fallen Service Member
      Your child is the dependent of a military member who was injured or killed while serving on active duty.

    Income Considerations

    • Military families do not need to meet additional risk factors to qualify.
    • If your family income is above 75% of the State Median Income (SMI), your child is still eligible and will not count toward the 20% cap for over-income applicants.

    Verifying Military Status

    To confirm military status and help with prioritization, please provide one of the following:

    • Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
      Used to verify income and service. This statement shows:
      • Base pay
      • Housing allowances
      • Hazardous duty pay

      Note: Most NC counties only consider base pay when reviewing military applications.

    • DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System)
      May be used if the LES is not available.

  • Additional Risk Factors (Families Over 75% SMI)

    Up to 20% of age-eligible children enrolled in NC Pre-K may come from families whose income exceeds 75% of the State Median Income (SMI), if the child meets one of the qualifying risk factors below.

    These children may be considered only after all income-eligible and categorically eligible children have been placed.

    Qualifying Risk Factors

    1. Educational Needs
      The child’s developmental screening or an existing Individualized Education Plan (IEP) indicates a need for educational support.
    2. Developmental Disabilities
      Diagnosed by education or health professionals through evaluations and tests. Conditions may include, but are not limited to:
      • Cerebral palsy
      • Vision or hearing impairment
      • Orthopedic impairment
      • Autism
    3. Chronic Health Conditions
      Must be diagnosed and documented by a healthcare provider. The condition must:
      • Have the potential to interfere with the child’s development or learning
      • Be accompanied by a signed, dated statement explaining how the child would benefit from participation in NC Pre-K
    4. Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
      The child speaks limited or no English at home, as reported by the family on the application or during developmental screening.