More at Four

The More at Four Pre-Kindergarten Program is a state-funded community based, voluntary pre-kindergarten initiative designed to prepare at-risk four year olds in North Carolina for success in school. Programs are to meet high quality standards, with a specific curriculum that is focused on preparing children in developmentally appropriate ways for success in schools (e, g., emphasis on literacy, numbers, physical/fine-motor development, and problem solving/thinking).

Eligibility for More at Four Pre-K Program

At-Risk Criteria: More at Four Pre-K students must be at-risk as defined primarily by low-income. Families of children served must be at or below 75% of the state median income. Twenty percent of enrolled children may exceed this income level if they 1) have an identified disability, 2) are limited English proficient, 3) have a developmental/educational delay, and/or have a chronic health problem.

Age: Children must be 4 by October 16. They must be eligible for public kindergarten the following year.