Meck Pre-K

Mecklenburg County’s public prekindergarten program is expanding and taking applications.

Meck Pre-K is now taking sign-ups for fall of 2021, though many questions remain. With vaccinations rolling out and COVID-19 cases dropping, it’s possible — but not certain — the classrooms could return to normal enrollment.

If you think of public preschool as free child care for the poor, you’re behind the times … at least in Mecklenburg County.The county has opened…

Just over half of Mecklenburg County's 4-year-olds are now enrolled in free public prekindergarten, according to a report presented Wednesday at a joint…

It's been two years since a task force of Charlotte leaders published the Leading on Opportunity report. It outlined 21 strategies to improve economic…

Mecklenburg County is offering another pre-kindergarten program this year, designed to reach more 4-year-olds of working parents. The non-profit…