NC Pre-K at Dixon Academy
Where Every Child Gets a Fair Start
Dixon Academy is an approved NC Pre-K provider serving Cabarrus County. For eligible 4-year-olds, this nationally recognized state program offers exceptional early education at absolutely no cost to families.
NC Pre-K is one of the most rigorously studied and consistently praised state pre-K programs in the nation. At Dixon Academy, we bring our warmth and expertise to every classroom.
"NC Pre-K has some of the strongest research outcomes of any state program. We're proud to be a site that families in Cabarrus County can count on."— Executive Director, Dixon Academy
NC Pre-K consistently ranks among the top state pre-K programs in the country according to the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). The program's high standards for teacher quality, curriculum, and child-to-teacher ratios ensure that enrolled children receive genuinely transformative early experiences.
At Dixon Academy's Cabarrus County location, NC Pre-K children benefit from everything our program requires — plus 30+ years of Dixon Academy excellence, relationship-centered classrooms, and a community where every family belongs.
NC Pre-K at Dixon Academy develops children across all NC Early Learning and Development Standards domains through intentional, joyful teaching every day.
Curiosity, creativity, persistence, and flexible thinking — the foundational dispositions that make children successful learners in every subject, forever.
Structured phonological awareness, vocabulary development, print awareness, and a love of books and stories that sets children up for reading success in kindergarten and beyond. Our teachers conduct daily interactive read-alouds, language games, and writing activities aligned to NC's literacy benchmarks.
Math concepts, scientific thinking, social studies, and arts integration build the broad knowledge base children need to make connections across subjects.
Daily outdoor time, structured movement, nutrition education, and fine motor activities support holistic physical development and healthy habits.
Self-regulation, empathy, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making — the social-emotional competencies kindergarten teachers say matter most.
Dixon Academy's Cabarrus County location brings the full weight of our experience to every NC Pre-K classroom. Families who might not otherwise access high-quality early education can enroll their 4-year-olds in a program backed by decades of proven results.
We understand that navigating state programs can feel overwhelming. Our enrollment team guides families through every step — from eligibility verification to first day preparations — so you feel supported from the very start.
Visit Our Cabarrus County LocationNC Pre-K is a full-day program operating Monday through Friday, following the local school calendar.
NC Pre-K spots are limited. Applications are accepted each spring for the following school year. Contact Dixon Academy today — we'll walk you through everything you need to know.