NC Pre-Kindergarten is a high-quality program funded by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Your child's regular attendance in NC Pre-K will strengthen pre-literacy, math, fine and gross motor, and social skills in a child-focused learning environment. There is no charge for eligible children to attend NC Pre-K. 

Click here for>> Eligibility details and frequently asked questions

Gather these required documents to upload at the end of this application.

Applications with complete documentation are processed first. 

A Copy of the Child’s Birth Certificate or current immunizations

TWO copies of Proofs of Residency documents with a parent name and the current address listed on application
(Examples: recent utility bill, car or home insurance card, driver’s license or registration, lease or mortgage statement)

Proof of household income
Options: For each working parent/step-parent in the home, upload a month of consecutive recent check stubs OR If same job for all of 2023, provide a 2023 W-2 or 2023 tax return.  

OR copy of child’s recent Medicaid card OR copy of family’s current Food and Nutrition services letter. Include documents for: alimony, SSA, SSDI, child support, disability, unemployment for mom and dad/stepmom/stepdad. If new job, provide a job offer letter from employer. 

If legal guardian, custodian, or foster parent provide legal/DSS documents (Foster parents will provide a DSS letter in lieu of income.)

(Include military LES or documentation - Child is NC Pre-K eligible regardless of family income with military paperwork and all required documents)

Income eligible children receive priority placment. Eligibility does not guarantee placement. 

*Foster Parent, Legal Guardian or Legal Custodian: Attach copies of legal documents

To apply for an income based childcare voucher, call 704.706.9494

*For all YES answers, provide a copy of medical support plan or IEP.

** Unemployment is included as income - Submit benefit letter with child's application.

If more, attach list with application.

1. NC Pre-K partner sites are listed below. Carefully review and map out site locations. You provide transportation each school day. 
2. Consider current and future work schedules when considering site options. 
3. Each NC Pre-K partner classroom meets the same requirements for quality.  

For 2024-25, we are accepting wait list applications for these sites. 

Site	Address	Class Hrs
A Plus Childcare & Learning Center (E)	109 Camelia Dr, Monroe	7:30-2:00
Childcare Network 121 (E)	780 Sutton Place, Monroe	7:30-2:00
ChildTime Monroe (E)	1714 N. Charlotte Ave, Monroe	7:30-2:00
Childtime Indian Trail	120 Business Park Drive, Indian Trail	7:30-2:00
Indian Trail Elementary	200 Education Dr., Indian Trail	7:15-2:00
Kids R Kids	5549 Potter Rd., Indian Trail	7:30-2:00
LeafSpring School at Matthews	3420 Pleasant Plains Rd, Stallings	8:00-2:30
Oakboro Kids Club	206 N. Main St., Oakboro	7:45-2:15
STEP's Developmental Academy	108 Indian Trail Rd., Indian Trail	7:15-2:20
Walter Bickett Education Center	501 Lancaster Ave, Monroe	7:00-1:30
Waxhaw Elementary	1101 Old Providence Rd., Waxhaw	7:15-2:00
Weekday Children’s Ministries	801 S. Hayne St, Monroe	7:30-2:00
Wingate Baptist Childcare	109 E. Elm St., Wingate	7:45-2:15

NC Pre-K follows the UCPS traditional calendar including workdays, breaks and holidays.
*Class hours and site listings are subject to change or adjustment.

•  I give my permission for NC Pre-K staff, UCPS EC or Title 1, NC Pre-K teachers and/or classroom support staff to share documents, discuss my child’s progress and needs for classroom or outside support to best serve my child.

• I understand that this application is for possible enrollment following NC Pre-K eligibility guidelines.

• I give permission for my child to be photographed and/or videotaped for display, scrapbook, newspaper articles, and/or posting to social media, Facebook or websites.

• I agree that my child will attend Pre-K on time and on a regular basis. I will work as a team with my child’s teachers and staff.

My signature below certifies that all information on this application and the documents I provided is accurate, true, and completed correctly.