Pre-K Programs near Weddington, NC

Half-day 4 & 5 Year-Olds

At Ivybrook Academy, we understand the exciting growth and readiness of four and five-year-olds as they prepare for the next steps in their educational journey. Our half-day Pre-kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten programs are thoughtfully designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare young learners through a balanced approach of academic exploration and creative play.

Half-day 3-Year-Olds

At Ivybrook Academy, we celebrate the natural curiosity and energy of three-year-olds by providing an environment that fosters exploration, creativity, and foundational learning. Our half-day program is thoughtfully crafted to balance academic growth with imaginative play, empowering your child to build confidence and develop critical skills during this transformative stage of early childhood.

Pre-K

Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by fostering classroom readiness skills, nurturing social-emotional growth through our character education program, and strengthening literacy and math skills. With our Links to Learning curriculum, your child will begin to express ideas through writing, solve math equations, develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and work together to create a strong classroom community. For children who miss the kindergarten cut-off, we offer additional academic rigor.

Pre-K 2

Our Pre-K 2 program is designed for children who have completed Pre-K, or whose birth dates are after the kindergarten cut-off. This program further builds on skills developed in Pre-K, but with additional levels of academic rigor and enrichment opportunities to create higher levels of cognitive reasoning and understanding.

Preschool

Our specialized preschool curriculum uses rhymes, stories and hands-on activities to encourage those first steps toward building the foundational skills for reading, writing, math, and science.

Pre-Kindergarten

Our Pre-K Program is designed specifically to ensure students are ready to THRIVE in Kindergarten and beyond.

Pre-K Program

Our preschool curriculum builds literacy through letters and numbers while supporting cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative growth. Through fun, engaging activities and partnership with you, teachers help children build confidence and a love of learning.

Preschoolers

Preschool education introduces Preschoolers to more advanced subjects—math, science, reading, technology, art, and shared and independent play

Preschoolers

Preschool education introduces Preschoolers to more advanced subjects—math, science, reading, technology, art, and shared and independent play

Half-Day Preschool

Introducing our BRAND NEW half-day preschool at The Learning Experience Fort Mill! From 8:30 am-12:30 pm, our half-day program provides an engaging curriculum that builds confidence, creativity, and curiosity. Our caring teachers provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages hands-on learning through play and discovery. Our half-day program includes Music & Movement, with fresh meals included to keep little learners happy & healthy.

Preschoolers

Preschool education introduces Preschoolers to more advanced subjects—math, science, reading, technology, art, and shared and independent play

Half-Day Preschool

Introducing our BRAND NEW half-day preschool at The Learning Experience Waxhaw! From 9:00 am-1:00 pm, our half-day program provides an award-winning curriculum that builds confidence, creativity, and a love of learning. Our caring teachers provide a safe and nurturing environment through phonics, handwriting, and daily Spanish enrichment. Our half-day program includes music and movement enrichment activities to keep little learners happy and thriving.

Preschool

Preschool

A fun & engaging learning experience for your growing preschooler for 3 - 4 year olds. The preschool years are an exciting time of creativity, curiosity, and social growth. At The Sunshine House, we create a stimulating, hands-on learning environment that nurtures your child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning—all while making education fun! At this stage, school readiness is a top priority. Our preschool curriculum provides a strong academic foundation in essential skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.

Meck Pre-K (Free Pre-K)

Child must turn four years old on or before August 31 of the program year. Prepare your child for kindergarten – at no cost to you! Want to ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten? Enroll in Meck Pre-K, a Mecklenburg County-funded program providing FREE Pre-K to local families. In our program, your child will acquire skills in creative arts, scientific thinking, social studies, technology, and in social/emotional areas. Our licensed teachers will prepare your child for success in Kindergarten and beyond! Limited spots available! Enrollment is first-come, first-served.

Three's Classroom

The Three’s class at Gold Hill Preschool nurtures curiosity and early learning through play, exploration, and social experiences. With engaging activities; children build confidence, develop friendships, and grow essential skills in a warm, supportive environment.

Pre -K / 4K Classroom

The Pre-K/4K class at Gold Hill Preschool prepares children for a successful transition to Kindergarten. Through a rich curriculum, engaging activities, and skill-building experiences, children gain the academic and social foundations needed to meet Kindergarten readiness requirements confidently.

Pre-K Program

Our preschool curriculum builds literacy through letters and numbers while supporting cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative growth. Through fun, engaging activities and partnership with you, teachers help children build confidence and a love of learning.

Preschool

Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.

Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.