<p><strong>Give Your Child a Strong Start – at No Cost to Your Family</strong></p><p>MECK Pre-K provides free, full-day classrooms designed to prepare 4-year-olds for kindergarten success in a nurturing, high-quality learning environment. Children learn from caring, licensed teachers and teacher assistants through an engaging curriculum filled with exploration, growth, and plenty of fun.</p><p>Classrooms are located in licensed child development centers across Mecklenburg County, including:</p><ul><li>Stratford Richardson YMCA</li><li>McCrorey YMCA</li><li>Simmons YMCA</li></ul><p><strong>Program Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Calendar:</strong> MECK Pre-K follows the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) calendar, including holidays and teacher workdays.</li><li><strong>Eligibility:</strong><ul><li>Children who turn 4 years old on or before August 31</li><li>Families who live in Mecklenburg County</li></ul></li></ul><p>MECK Pre-K is administered by Smart Start of Mecklenburg County and funded by Mecklenburg County.</p><p>For more information, visit: <a href="https://meckprek.org/&quot; target="_blank">https://meckprek.org/</a></p&gt;