More at Four

More at Four programs are operated in all 100 counties in North Carolina through public school districts, child care centers and Head Start agencies. Nonpublic child care providers are also eligible for the program if they have a four- or five-star license, which are top quality ratings under North Carolina’s child care licensing system All More at Four teachers in the state must have a bachelor’s degree with a birth-K license within four years. The programs are evaluated annually on program quality and child developmental outcomes.

In his 2007-2009 budget, Easley has proposed expanding More at Four by 10,000 more slots and increasing the amount-per-slot from proceeds of the N.C. Education Lottery.

On March 14, 2007, Gov. Easley Announced that N.C. Ranks Among the Top Two States for Pre-K Programs.