Ages 4 – 5 · County-Funded
Mecklenburg County's fully funded, high-quality pre-kindergarten program providing 4 and 5-year-olds with the academic and social foundation they need to thrive. Offered through Dixon Academy for qualifying families.
Fully funded by Mecklenburg County — qualifying families receive a complete pre-K education through this county-supported program.
Structured academic curriculum building strong foundations in reading readiness, number sense, and problem-solving skills.
Children graduate confident, socially skilled, and academically prepared — ready to succeed from day one of kindergarten.
Delivered at Dixon Academy's 5-star rated facilities with experienced, qualified teachers and proven curriculum.
Meck Pre-K serves children who will be 4 years old on or before August 31st of the program year. Eligibility is based on factors including income, developmental needs, and other criteria established by Mecklenburg County.
Contact us to learn if your child qualifies — our enrollment team will walk you through the simple application process.
Welcome & breakfast
Calendar, songs & stories
Letters, phonics & reading
Numbers, patterns & logic
Play, science & nature
Art, blocks & free choice
"We couldn't afford private pre-K, but Meck Pre-K at Dixon Academy gave our son the same 5-star experience. He walked into kindergarten reading sight words. We're so grateful for this program."
Meck Pre-K at Dixon Academy — the same 5-star quality our families know and love, fully funded by Mecklenburg County.