Planning to move Charlotte, any county offers free pre k for 3 year old

[js4life]

Originally Posted by Arthur McAlister2

Why would 3 years olds be in school anyway? Is that just a glorified word for free babysitting?

CMS does test 3 year olds to see if they qualify for services under the EC program. We're talking about kids with some sort of disability or other developmental conditions like Autism, Downs Syndrome etc. Most kids go 3-4 days a week & it is free

[Charlotteborn]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

As an aside, I read that New Jersey is offering free PreK for every 3-year-old child regardless of family income. It is tremendously expensive, and they have made $120 million in grants to communities. They are now discussing whether they can afford to continue. Some details if anyone is interested: https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/new...nal%20children.

That is one reason NJ property taxes are so high.

North Carolina voters tend to prefer lower taxes, and fewer benefits.

Just one of the many reasons so many people from NJ move here.

One day there won't be anyone left in NJ, they will all be in Charlotte.

[LLN]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

As an aside, I read that New Jersey is offering free PreK for every 3-year-old child regardless of family income. It is tremendously expensive, and they have made $120 million in grants to communities. They are now discussing whether they can afford to continue. Some details if anyone is interested: https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/new...nal%20children.

That is one reason NJ property taxes are so high.

North Carolina voters tend to prefer lower taxes, and fewer benefits.

Agree.

Folks want to move to NC for lower taxes, but expect the same services they received from states with higher taxes. I’ve lived all over the U.S….. it is very clear you get what you pay for.