Si desea recibir esta información en español, comuníquese con Anabel Paniagua-Doyle, Alcance Comunitario e Inscripción para MECK Pre-K al 704-943-9589 o a APDoyle@SmartStartofMeck.org.
September 2020
MECK Pre-K is Back to School!
MECK Pre-K is back in session with in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year. Providers, teachers and families have been working together to get our students back to school safely and carefully. Here are some of the changes that have been made:
  • Class sizes have been reduced to allow for social distancing.
  • MECK Pre-K leadership is having regular operational/health/policy check-ins with State and Local Departments of Health and Human Services, Mecklenburg County, Smart Start Leadership and Child Care Resources staff.
  • Mecklenburg County Public Health Leadership is hosting educational sessions for MECK Pre-K Providers and Teachers.
  • MECK Pre-K is working with providers to ensure that they adhere to required NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) health and safety protocols.
  • MECK Pre-K is providing regular communications to enrolled families about COVID-19 safety.
Additional Information
Click here to download a handout detailing our COVID-19 safety measures.

Click here to watch a video of our most recent webinar. Dr. Meg Sullivan, medical director for Mecklenburg County, answered questions about COVID-19 safety protocols in our MECK Pre-K classrooms.
MECK Pre-K is Still Taking Applications
MECK Pre-K is still taking applications for the current school year! While we have lifted the income eligibility requirement, priority is still being given to families with a household income that is at or below 400% of the federal poverty level.

Find out if you qualify for MECK Pre-K by answering two simple questions:

  • Do you live in Mecklenburg County?
  • Will your child turn four on or before August 31?

If you answered “yes” to both questions, you can apply to MECK Pre-K! Visit our Enrollment Page to download an application and learn more.
MECK Pre-K Locations
This summer, MECK Pre-K expanded to include even more classrooms conveniently located in childcare centers across Mecklenburg County.

Visit our Locations Page to see a full list of MECK Pre-K locations. You will find an interactive map and downloadable locations sheet.

If you are a provider interested in hosting a MECK Pre-K classroom in 2021-2022, we will take applications in spring of next year.
Community Outreach
MECK Pre-K was was proud to participate in one of the Camino Center's recent community outreach events.

Participants received free COVID-19 tests, free masks, and the opportunity to fill out the 2020 census while also getting information about MECK Pre-K.

If you are a community partner interested in having MECK Pre-K at an upcoming event, contact Anabel Paniagua-Doyle, MECK Pre-K Community Outreach Recruiter, at APDoyle@SmartStartofMeck.org.
Help spread the word about MECK Pre-K!

"Like" us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram with our handle @MECKPreK and share our posts! You can also talk about MECK Pre-K on social media using this Social Media Primer in English and Spanish.
Important Community Updates
Virtual Public Pre-K Options
For families who are looking for a public pre-k program with virtual instruction, there are two programs available in Mecklenburg County. Bright Beginnings and NC Pre-K are offering virtual instruction at this time.

Families can email prek@cms.k12.nc.us or visit the link below for more information.
Time is Running Out!
Complete the Census Before September 30
The Census Self-Response Form will close on September 30. The census is convenient, safe and important. Funding for many important community resources, including healthcare, education and transportation, is tied to the census.

Make it Count for our community by completing the census.
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