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MECK Pre-K reaches
record enrollment!
| | MECK Pre-K is on the rise! With over 1,800 children enrolled for the coming school year, the Class of 2026 is set to be our largest yet! Our very own Chief Education Officer Mary Margaret Kantor sat down with WBTV News to discuss the growth of the program and reiterate the benefits of pre-k in our community. | | Apply for MECK Pre-K Today! | | Registration is open! If you have a child that's turning 4 years old by August 31st, you can still apply for MECK Pre-K! MECK Pre-K is high quality pre-k education open to all four-year-old children in Mecklenburg County at no cost to families! Head on over to our enrollment page to apply! | | Is your child not old enough for pre-K? | | Here's what two of our parents had to say about their experience with MECK pre-K: | | Since I learned about the program, it got my attention. One of my child’s cousins attended before and recommended it. I decided to sign him up so that he can start his learning early on and so it helps him in the future. I’m delighted with my student’s teacher because she’s a wonderful person. She understood him and helped him a lot. He learned to rhyme words and learned his numbers. He couldn’t speak English when he started but he learned so much. He’s much more prepared for kindergarten and it’s going to be easy for him to adapt to school. | | -Brenda Ramos & Albert Torres | | I like that the teachers were very involved. They always created unique stuff for the students. They also made sure that their education came first and that they were improving every day. If anything came up with their education, they contacted us. Communication was always great. My daughter loved it, she loved going to school every day. | | -Lashae Jackson & Braelyn Jackson | | Parents! we would love to hear from you. How is MECK Pre-K assisting in your child's development? share your story on our Testimonial Page! | | MECK Pre-K in the Community | Check out some pictures from the last few weeks in the classroom! | | |
Thank you to everyone who supported our Smart Start to MECK Pre-K events over the summer. A big THANK YOU to the Smart Start of Mecklenburg County team, MECK Pre-K Teachers, community partners, Meck Dental, PNC, Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Bright Light ABA, Clear Voice Translations and all the volunteers who came out to the events.
Brigance screenings evaluate key predictors of school success across several developmental domains. Teachers use observation, interviews, and child performance to pinpoint understanding in the domains tied to early development and school or kindergarten readiness. Read more on the importance of Brigance screenings here.
| | Become a MECK Pre-K Teacher! | | |
MECK Pre-K teachers and assistant teachers receive the same pay as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) educators. They also receive health insurance, retirement benefits, and a consistent schedule with built-in planning and organizational time. MECK Pre-K educators also have professional development opportunities, ongoing support from success coaches, and a high-quality curriculum to follow. Learn more on our careers page!
| | Important Community Updates | | Welcome our new MECK Pre-K sites! | | |
Join us in welcoming our new sites and site administrators to MECK Pre-K! Check out our locations page to see where you can find a MECK Pre-K classroom!
New locations include:
YMCA at Stratford Richardson
YMCA at McCrorey Child Care
YMCA at George E. Simmons
Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek
Kiddie Academy of Blakeney Charlotte
Leafspring at McAlpine
Leafspring at Ballantyne
KinderCare Learning Center
Find all our locations here!
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PNC Mobile Learning Truck
at Ella B. Scarborough Center
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Come learn about Smart Start of Mecklenburg County programs for families with young children, discover Mecklenburg County services and community resources all available in one place, at the Ella B. Scarborough Center, and explore PNC's Mobile Learning Adventure!
When: Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Time: 10am-2pm
Where: Ella B. Scarborough Center, 430 Stitt Road, Charlotte NC, 28213
In partnership with PNC Bank and Mecklenburg County
Food Trucks will be available. Register here for the event.
| | Come see us at the 35th Latin American Festival! | | |
Join us in celebrating the Latin American Festival with our friends, the Latin American Coalition, on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at the kids zone from 1pm to 5pm. We will be joined by many organizations to share information on our program, plus our Smart Start programs, create crafts and have fun!
When: Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Time: 1pm to 5pm (Kids Zone)
Where: Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 N Community House RD,
Charlotte, NC 28277
The festival will continue on to later in the evening for performances!
See you all there! Check out more info here.
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There will be free health screenings which will include a free eye exam. There will be a 5K Walk and RUN, Vendors, Music, Entertainment, Games, a Seniors Pavillon, and a Kids’ Zone. Take the entire family. It will be the most fun you will ever have at a doctor’s appointment.
When: Saturday, August 23rd
Time: 7am-12pm
Where: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Check them out here!
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