Registration is OPEN for Summer Camps (June 1-18, 2026) and for the 2026-2027 school year!
Accepting children who are 2-5 years-old as of August 31st. Call 704.549.9741 or email paiget@mallardcreekchurch.org or kristym@mallardcreekchurch.org for more information.

Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Preschool

Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Preschool presents a nurturing, interactive, Christian environment where children age two through five learn about the world around them, practice vital social skills, and increase self-awareness and confidence.

Experienced teachers and staff help your child explore, discover, and grow in a learning environment that helps them develop socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually through the WEE Learn Christian-based curriculum.

Upcoming MCPC Preschool Events

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Facts about MCPC Preschool

  • Part-day preschool in a fun, loving, nurturing, and Christian environment.
  • Serving ages 2-5, including Pre-K.
  • Strict birth-date cut-off is Aug. 31.
  • In session 9:00-1:00, Monday-Thursday, September-May.
  • School year begins the Tuesday after Labor Day.
  • School year ends the Thursday before Memorial Day.
  • Preschool follows the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools calendar for holidays, teacher workdays, and weather-related closings.
  • WEE Learn Curriculum, a Christian curriculum produced by Lifeway.
  • Curriculum utilizes center-based, theme-based teaching methods.
  • Summer Camps offered in June.
  • Online tuition payments, communication, and more through the Brightwheel software system.
  • Daily communication through the BAND app for each class.
  • Weekly Children's Church for all classes.
  • All 3-year-old and Pre-K classes visit and check out a book weekly at our on-campus children’s library.
  • Both Indoor and Outdoor play facilities.
  • All on-site staff members are CPR/1st Aid Certified.
  • Highly trained & experienced staff & many are certified teachers.
  • Low student/teacher ratios.
  • Great reputation in the community.
  • Founded 1987.

Yearly events that set us apart

Yearly Preschool Events
  • Field trips for Pre-K classes
  • Spring Fling (field days)
  • On-site annual performance by the Children's Theatre of Charlotte
  • Chick-fil-a Spirit Nights
  • Formal Graduation Ceremony for Pre-K
  • Fire Truck, Police Car, and Dental Hygienist Visits for our Community Helpers & Healthy Living Units
  • March Reading Program
  • Monthly Pre-K Terrific Tuesdays (Thanksgiving Feast, Jesus' Birthday Celebration, and much more)
  • Scholastic Book Fairs (fall and spring)
  • Fall Festival (including petting zoo, hayrides, and pumpkin patch)
  • Mr. Ed's Live Dinosaurs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the school hours?

1st group arrives at 8:45 a.m. and are dismissed at 12:45 p.m. The 2nd group arrives at 9:00 a.m. and are dismissed at 1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Do I drop-off and pick-up my child in the classroom?

We use a car rider line system, where parents drop-off their child to a staff member and pick their child up from a staff member in the car rider line.

What ages do you serve?

Ages 2-5.  Child must the the age of the class by August 31st of that school year. We do not make exceptions for younger children for any reason.

Do you provide transportation?

We do not provide transportation for students. Parents must provide transportation to and from school.

Do you have before/after school care?

Our preschool is in session strictly from 9am-1pm. We do not allow early entry or late dismissal for any reason. Therefore, we do not have before/after school care.

Does MCPCP offer summer camps?

Yes, we offer summer camps for 2½ year old to rising kindergartners. Children must be 2½ years old by August 31st of the year of the summer camp.

Does my child need to be potty trained to attend MCPCP?

Pre-K students (ages 4-5) must be completely potty trained and independent in the bathroom and must wear underwear to school (no diapers or pull-ups). We highly recommend that 3-year-olds be potty trained, but it is not a requirement for admissions.  In our 2-year-olds classrooms, we have both a bathroom and a changing table to accommodate children who are in the process of potty training. Our staff does not bare the burden of potty training students, but we do support parents in their efforts by continuing at preschool whatever you're doing at home to accomplish the task of potty training your child.

What safety measures are in place at MCPCP?

At MCPCP, the safety of our students and staff are our top priority! MCPCP has multi-levels of safety, beginning with ALL STAFF maintaining current CPR/1st Aid certification.

  • Each of the preschool entrances/exits are monitored by video recording systems.
  • Every entry/exit door remains locked throughout the school day.
  • Parents/guardians/visitors must ring the video doorbell and state their reason for being at the preschool before being allowed admittance.
  • Parents or staff sign children in each day through the Brightwheel app.
  • Parents/guardians must show a picture ID before a child can be released to them.
  • Children will never be released to anyone other than the parent/guardian without written permission from the parents/guardians.
  • Staff participate in periodic training and drills (fire, tornado, intruder, etc.) for safety.
  • Our playground is inspected quarterly for safety hazards.
What health and/or sanitazation procedures are implemented at MCPCP?
  • We follow all CDC guidelines for health and safety.
  • Staff members are responsible for daily cleaning and sanitizing of toys and all classroom equipment throughout the school day.
  • Staff members then disinfect everything in the classroom after the children leave for the day.
  • Bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized between classes with a cleaner that kills COVID-19.
  • The preschool is completely cleaned and disinfected every afternoon after school by a cleaning team.
  • Children and staff members use hand sanitizer upon entering the classroom each day and wash their hands throughout the day (after using the restroom, before eating, etc.).
  • Our preschool follows strict guidelines for illnesses. Sick children and staff members may not attend school until they are 48 hours symptom-free (see parent handbook link for more information).
Does my child have to attend religious services (such as Children's Church) if they attend MCPCP?

MCPC Preschool students are not required to attend Mallard Creek Church. However, as a Christian school, during the school week we are committed to serving Christ in all we do and say. Children participate in weekly Children's Church and daily Bible story and Bible verse learning. Jesus Christ is at the center of all we do at MCPCP and we strive to demonstrate His love for everyone with whom we come in contact each day.

Preschool Resources

For information about registering your child and/or placing him or her on our waiting list, please call 704.549.9741 or email paiget@mallardcreekchurch.org or kristym@mallardcreekchurch.org.

Preschool Adminstration

Kristy Maddox, Preschool Assistant Director

Kristy Maddux, Preschool Director

Kristy Maddux has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from WVU. Kristy has served in many roles (assistant teacher, assistant director, parent, grandparent, and church member) during her 25+ years at MCPCP. Kristy and her husband, Mike, have three adult children, 1 daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren, 2 miniature dachshunds, and 5 grand dogs. She is also a member of Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church, where she is an elder, enjoys helping out, and caring for those in need. In her spare time, Kristy loves to cook, read, attend yard sales, watch college basketball and football, take care of her grandchildren, and spend time with her family.

Paige Tait, Administrative Assistant

Paige Tait, Administrative Assistant

My name is Paige Tait. I was born in Spencer Iowa.  I graduated from Gaffney High School in 1996. I enrolled in University of Colorado and studied for a bachelor’s in business management. In 2006, I moved from Gaffney, South Carolina to Bentonville, Arkansas with my husband. In 2007 my son was born and I enrolled him in preschool at our church. That’s when I found out how much I enjoyed teaching preschoolers. I was a lead 2’s teacher for the preschool and I got involved in other activities that the church offered. In 2015, I moved to Charlotte, and I knew that I wanted to continue teaching the little ones. I started teaching the 2’s at Mallard Creek Preschool in 2016 -2024. My son Zach is 16 years old now and he attends Bradford Preparatory School in Charlotte. We are a family of bowlers and bowl up to 5 nights a week or at the beach combing beaches for shark teeth when Zach isn’t bowling in a bowling tournament.

I am blessed beyond belief of what a great family I have here at Mallard Creek Church preschool and excited to be working beside Ms. Kristy this year as her Administrative Assistant.