By type
Preschools & Early Learning around Charlotte
Preschool-only programs in the federal survey: church preschools, Montessori children's houses and franchise early-learning centers.
Funding note: The Opportunity Scholarship starts at kindergarten. For four-year-olds, MECK Pre-K is free county-wide in Mecklenburg and NC Pre-K serves income-eligible children everywhere.
6
Schools in this list0
On NCSEAA's 2026-27 Direct Payment list105
Students reported in the federal survey5
Report pre-K classes0
Run through grade 12$7,942
2026-27 Tier 1 Opportunity Scholarship maximumAll 6 preschools & early learning
| School | Affiliation | Area | Grades | Direct Payment 2026-27 | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Montessori School 219 E Blvd, Charlotte 28203 | Independent | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | PK-K | Not listed | 14 |
| Christ Church Preschool and Kindergarten 1412 Providence Rd, Charlotte 28207 | Christian | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | PK-K | Not listed | 44 |
| Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman 14101 Stumptown Rd, Huntersville 28078 | Christian | Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson | PK-K | Not listed | 3 |
| Kiddie Academy of Charlotte-Blakeney 9310 Blakeney Centre Dr, Charlotte 28277 | Independent | Ballantyne, Blakeney & Pineville | PK-K | Not listed | 14 |
| Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Blakeney 6250 Blakeney Park Dr, Charlotte 28277 | Independent | Ballantyne, Blakeney & Pineville | K | Not listed | 12 |
| Primrose School of Huntersville 9552 Kincey Ave, Huntersville 28078 | Independent | Huntersville, Cornelius & Davidson | PK-K | Not listed | 18 |
| A ✓ Direct Payment flag means | It does not mean |
|---|---|
| NCSEAA listed the school for 2026-27, so Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ funds can be paid to it | The school has a seat open, or that your child is admitted |
| Your tier award is applied to required tuition and fees | The award covers the whole bill |
| The school agreed to NCSEAA testing and reporting rules for scholarship students | The school is accredited, which the state list does not record |
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