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We 💖 MECK Pre-K!

Valentine's Day may be past us, but we wanted to share with you some of the reasons why we LOVE MECK Pre-K!

MECK Pre-K Is Available to All Children of Age. MECK Pre-K is open to all children in Mecklenburg County who turn four by August 31. Offering a program without typical eligibility requirements allows for children of all backgrounds to participate in an impactful program that will set the tone for a lifetime of learning.

MECK Pre-K Helps Our Children.  The foundation created in a high-quality pre-K program such as MECK Pre-K prepares children for the demands of life — not only in the short-term as they succeed in school, but also in the long-term as they become adults and contribute to the strength of the community.

MECK Pre-K Is Here to Stay. Looking back on the first few years, and the thousands of children who have been through the program who are now in elementary school, it feels our hearts with joy!

Visit our blog page to read through even more reasons to love MECK Pre-K!

Apply for MECK Pre-K!

🌟 You'll Be Amazed! 🌟

Do you have a child that turns 4 on or by August 31st? Learning at MECK Pre-K is hands-on, sensory-rich, and full of discovery. From creative play to early literacy and mindfulness lessons, every day is designed to help children grow, explore, and learn.

Is your child not old enough for pre-K?

You can sign up to be notified when registration opens for your child's school year. Visit our Future MECK Pre-K Student Page to register.

Parent Testimonials

Here's what some of our parents had to say about MECK Pre-K:

❤️My child tells me all about the fun lessons they learn about and how it helps him learn to recognize things in the community such as letters, signs, stores etc. They enjoy the crafts that they get to make during the day.

❤️I feel very fortunate that my son is part of the MECK Pre-K program because I can see how much he is learning and growing. 

❤️She loves to talk about the studies that the children are participating in so far, I think the tree study has been her favorite. She'd point out familiar types of trees and leaves that we'd see while out and about.

❤️Habla de sus compañeros y su maestra, le gusta participar en el area de juegos y canciones le a ayudado mucho a ser mas independiente y socializar con mas personas. Además del aprendizaje educativo.

English: They talk about their classmates and teacher, they like participating in the play area and singing, it's helped them become more independent and socialize with more people to go along with the educational part.

-MECK Pre-K Parents

We'd like to hear from you what it means to see your child's growth in MECK Pre-K. Share your testimonial on our Testimonial's Page!

MECK Pre-K in the Classroom

Check out some pictures from the classroom!

Students are learning about all about clothes by working with different fabrics and how each piece is made and colored.

Students celebrated 100 days in the classrooms! We're excited to see how much all our students have grown throughout the last 100 days of being in the classroom!

Students practice writing and do all sorts of fun activities while in the classroom. Practice makes perfect!

Help Spread the Word

About MECK Pre-K!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn and share our posts! You can find even more ways to talk about MECK Pre-K on our Partner Toolkit Page.

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Our goal with our bimonthly newsletter is to keep our communities connected and informed, and your contributions help make that possible. Whether it’s an upcoming event, important county news, a helpful resource, or information that could benefit parents and families, we want to highlight it. Together, we can make sure our community stays engaged, supported, and up to date.

Send info to outreach@smartstartofmeck.org

It's not too late to celebrate Black History Month!

Charlotte on the Cheap features a wide variety of events on their website, offering countless opportunities to explore and learn about Black history and culture in Charlotte. From educational programs and historic tours to arts showcases and community celebrations, there’s something for everyone to experience and enjoy. Check them out here!

NCDHHS: Stay Informed

about the Measles

Measles is a highly contagious virus, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services want you to know how to protect yourself. If you think you or your child may have symptoms, call your health care provider before going in.

Learn more from the NCDHHS website about ways to protect yourself and your family.

Are you an Early Childhood Educator?

Join us for an engaging session where we’ll share practical success strategies to help you stay motivated, finish strong and accomplish your goals. Click here to register!

Date: 2/28

Time: 10-11am

Where: Virtual; Click the link above to register!