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We have 79 pre-k schools in Charlotte, NC! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Cadence Academy Preschool

9625 MALLARD GLEN DR CHARLOTTE, NC

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Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

2726 W ARROWOOD RD CHARLOTTE, NC

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Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We...
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Cadence Academy Preschool Charlotte Northlake

9206 REAMES RD CHARLOTTE, NC

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Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We...
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The Kindergarten Scholar

2810 Chalgrove Lane Charlotte, NC

The Kindergarten Scholar serves preschool children ages 2-4. We build on skills that prepare each child academically, social emotionally, and confidently for kindergarten and the years to follow. I have been working with children since 2010 and have been in an NC Pre-k classroom since 2014. I recently had a daughter and want to...
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Home Is Where The Heart Is

2612 Shady Reach Lane Charlotte, NC

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I am a preschool educator with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Birth to Kindergarten Education and am just beginning my graduate studies for a degree in Early Childhood Advocacy and Leadership. One of the unique things about my daycare is a sense of family among the children because there are typically only 5 of them...

Tyler S. says "My little girl Olivia, went there until I lost my job. I can't say enough great things about Janel! I know the first place I will call when I go back to...

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Chesterbrook Academy (Mallard Creek-Charlotte)

8515 MALLARD CREEK RD CHARLOTTE, NC

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Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

3200 MCKEE RD CHARLOTTE, NC

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Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. Now...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

8010 STRAWBERRY LN CHARLOTTE, NC

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Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We...
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Tubbyland Family Daycare

7300 Rose Terrace Ct Charlotte, NC

Tubbyland Daycare is an up and coming Pre-K program. We now have open enrollment for the 2020 school year. If your looking for a more structured, small group focus, fun-loving daycare, then we are a perfect fit. Tubbyland Daycare is conveniently automated for our busy families. Contact us through Email or download a Parent...
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Shining Stars Academy

14115 Lansacter Hwy Charlotte, NC

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Special needs
Academic
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Shining Stars Academy is a high-quality preschool, childcare, after-school, and daycare for infant, toddler and pre-K in Ballantyne and South Charlotte. Shining Stars Academy has the most acclaimed daycare facilities in South Charlotte area. We are a parent-acclaimed, top-class Child Development Centers with few peers. We...
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A Child's Zone

1000 Anderson Street Charlotte, NC

A Child's Zone provides child care services for parents with Pre-k children ages three to age six. This program offers Before School , After School,Parent Day-Out and Summer Camp services. One of our important motto is "Children learn when they play" Our focus is on children learning using Science,...
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Chantilly Montessori

701 Brair Creek Road Charlotte, NC

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Montessori is a 100-year-old education philosophy and method created by Dr. Maria Montessori, Italy's first female physician. Focusing on the child's five senses, Montessori is an exciting instructional method guiding children to develop skills in concentration, motivation, self-discipline, courtesy, respect, and a love of...
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Waddell Language Academy

7030 Nations Ford Road Charlotte, NC

Kindergarten
Child care
Waddell Language Academy is a public K-8 magnet school in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) District that offers students the unique opportunity to become fluent and literate in a second language. Waddell Language Academy offers second language immersion instruction in Chinese, German, French, and Japanese. From the first...
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Palaroos

9215 Mallard Creek Road Charlotte, NC

Cooperative
Child care
Pal-A-Roos is a family-owned and operated pre school provider offering full-time, part-time and drop-in care for families in the Charlotte NC. Palaroos provides friendly environment that encourages your children to achieve full potential in all round growth and development .
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Nations Ford Elementary School

8300 Nations Ford Road Charlotte, NC

Preschool
Kindergarten
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Nations Ford Elementary School is a traditional elementary school located in a richly diverse neighborhood in southwest Charlotte, NC. Built in 1947, Nations Ford has a rich history of continued focus on preparing our children to secure their future. Our school has students in grades Pre-Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade. Our...
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Winding Springs Elementary School

6601 HORACE MANN ROAD Charlotte, NC

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Winding Springs Elementary Is located in the General s Point neighborhood located off of Gibbon Road, right near the Metrolina Expo Serves approximately 850 children, Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade Provides a learning community designed to promote strong academic and leadership qualities in...
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Elizabeth Traditional Elementary

1601 Park Drive Charlotte, NC

Preschool
Kindergarten
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Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School is an institution that has provided outstanding educational training for young children since opening its doors in 1912. We have offered a Traditional K-5 magnet program since 1977. The school s building structures, name, and curriculum have been altered over the years to meet various...
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Irwin Academic Center

329 N Irwin Ave Charlotte, NC

Kindergarten
Child care
Irwin Academic Center (formerly known as Villa Heights) is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are located within Mecklenburg County, just minutes from uptown. Our school houses six grade levels which includes kindergarten through fifth grade. Our enrollment is about 550 students. Irwin is the only CMS full magnet...
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Military and Global Leadership Academy

3351 Griffith Street Charlotte, NC

Kindergarten
Child care
CMS Magnet Programs provide public education options emphasizing specialized learning environments and innovative instructional programs to promote excellence in student achievement and growth. This is accomplished by attracting students to unique and distinctive, diverse, and engaging theme-based learning environments...
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Pre-k programs in Charlotte, NC offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Charlotte, NC, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Charlotte, NC typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Charlotte, NC programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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