Providence Preparatory School (PPS) provides an extraordinary early childhood education experience.  Together with its passionate and tenured teachers and a management team with multiple degrees and certifications, PPS delivers the most important education a...

For more than 50 years, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From their research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions, Kaplan's products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in...

Some families in North Carolina are facing challenges accessing infant formulas. These challenges are related to the February recall of certain Abbott infant formulas, the resulting increased demand for other formula brands, and the lingering effects of supply issues...

First National Bank (FNB), the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, believes that doing the right thing for customers starts with making the communities the Bank serves an even better place to live and work — and that the best way to do that is to get involved....

For the past couple of years, readers of newsletters like these have been accustomed to the doom and gloom opening letter. Let’s face it; there hasn’t been a lot of good stuff to talk about. The yo-yo nature of the pandemic has cruelly manipulated hope, while the...

How Important Is Pre-K to Childhood Development?Pre-kindergarten (also known as pre-K or PK) is an educational program for 4- and 5-year-olds. As the name suggests, the goal is to prepare children for kindergarten and future success in life. Pre-K is a classroom-based...

Founded in 2013, the Diaper Bank of North Carolina (DBNC) has advanced its vision that every family in North Carolina will have access to basic necessities to support their dignity, health, and quality of life. To date, DBNC has brought three regional diaper banks to...

North Carolina’s future depends on our children today. We know that the foundation for future learning, health and well-being is built during early childhood. When we commit to giving every child a strong foundation in their first years of life, we create healthy and...

The Treasury Department allocated $215 million in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to Mecklenburg County. ARPA funds will support the County's COVID-19 Strategic Recovery Plan. The plan focuses on key priority areas designed to improve the quality of...

Registration is now open for MECK Pre-K. All children residing in Mecklenburg County who will be four years old on or before August 31, 2022 are eligible for the 2022-2023 school year. Find out what you need to apply by visiting the enrollment page on our website....

We are in the midst of Black History Month, a time where we celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of African Americans throughout history. We must remember and recount the contributions made by the many great African American leaders. Their impact has and...