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Moore County Schools proposes $10 weekly preschool tuition increase to expand capacity
Summary
The board reviewed a proposal May 5 to increase district preschool tuition by $10 per week — from $105 to $115 — to help fund preschool startup and expansion costs including materials and infrastructure; staff said the increase would support new classrooms and prioritized employees’ children for enrollment.
Moore County Schools staff asked the board May 5 to approve a $10‑per‑week increase in district preschool tuition, raising the weekly rate from $105 to $115. District officials said the increase is the first in at least 15 years and would provide funds to support expansion of preschool capacity and the startup costs associated with new classrooms.
Facilities and finances: Neil Waters (Exceptional Children/preschool administration) told the board that opening a new preschool classroom requires roughly $25,000 in initial materials and infrastructure costs. The district currently operates 11 preschool classrooms across several elementary schools, with tuition seats accounting for roughly 73 slots. Waters said the district prioritizes Moore County Schools employees’ children for those tuition seats.
Why it matters: District leaders said parent demand and local need justify expanding preschool availability; the modest tuition increase would help cover startup expenses for new classrooms while maintaining a subsidized tuition rate compared with private early‑childhood options.
Next steps: Staff asked the board to approve the $10 weekly increase; if adopted, the new rate would apply to tuition seats for the 2025–26 school year and provide additional flexibility for the district to open new preschool classrooms, including a planned site at Cameron Elementary pending site approval and inspections.
