At Resurrection Lutheran School, our Christian preschool in Cary, NC gives young children a warm, faith-filled place to begin their educational journey. Located in the heart of Lochmere on the southern edge of the city, we welcome families who want a Christ-centered start built on love, curiosity, and care. If you are searching for a preschool in Cary, NC that nurtures both the mind and the spirit, we would love to introduce you to our community.
A Faith-Based Foundation from the Earliest Years
The preschool years are when children first learn what school feels like, and those early impressions last a lifetime. A faith based preschool in Cary offers something a typical daycare setting cannot: a place where academic discovery and spiritual growth flourish together from the very beginning. At Resurrection, your child will experience each day as an opportunity to explore God's world with wonder and joy.
We believe a strong foundation is built on more than letters and numbers. Children who feel safe, valued, and loved are free to take healthy risks, ask questions, and develop the confidence that carries them through every grade that follows. That belief sits at the heart of everything we offer our youngest learners.
Preschool Programs at Resurrection Lutheran
Resurrection offers two distinct paths for preschool-aged children, so you can choose the schedule and setting that fit your family best. Both are grounded in the same Christ-centered mission and the same commitment to a joyful first school experience.
Resurrection Lutheran Preschool (Partial-Day)
Since 1984, Resurrection Lutheran Preschool has offered experiences that enrich, expand, and develop each child's growing knowledge in a loving Christian atmosphere. Our partial-day program serves children ages 2 through 5, including a transitional kindergarten option for children who could benefit from an extra year to grow before kindergarten. These early classes are designed to spark curiosity and help little ones fall in love with learning. You can find more details on our preschool program page.
Full-Day Junior Kindergarten
For families seeking a full-day option, our Junior Kindergarten welcomes children who are 4 years old by August 31. The school day mirrors our regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the calendar follows the wider school year. In Junior Kindergarten, our focus is to instill a positive attitude toward learning and to create a foundation for a lifelong love of education. Through weekly unit themes rooted in a Biblical worldview, students explore diverse subjects and gain fresh insights about the world around them.
Working parents will appreciate that before and after school care is available for Junior Kindergarten students. Before Care runs from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., and After Care is offered from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. You can learn more on our before and after school care page.
What Sets Our Christian School Apart
Our approach to early education blends academic readiness with genuine Christian care. As a private preschool in Cary, NC, we are able to keep our focus squarely on each child rather than on the crowd. Families who tour our program often notice these differences right away:
- Small group instruction that lets teachers know each child as an individual and meet them exactly where they are.
- Specialists in Music, PE, Art, Library, and Technology who partner with loving classroom teachers to enrich the day.
- Spanish instruction offered to every student from Junior Kindergarten through eighth grade.
- A stimulating environment filled with developmentally appropriate materials and interactive stations that encourage play, exploration, and imagination.
- Daily movement and hands-on discovery, both inside the classroom and outdoors.
- Character formation woven into each day, so children learn to be good friends, respectful classmates, and valued members of the school family.
Most importantly, your child will be known and loved. That promise shapes every lesson, every song, and every gentle correction throughout the day.
Nurturing a Lifelong Love of Learning
A child's first school experience is critical, and we take that responsibility to heart. Our teachers are gifted at using each child's specific interests as a gateway to learning, so lessons feel like play rather than work. Along the way, children build the habits and character that support every future year of their education.
Here is what your child will develop during these formative years:
- A positive first school experience in the loving care of dedicated, faith-filled teachers.
- A solid academic foundation in early literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving.
- Resilience and grit that grow as children learn to try, stumble, and try again.
- The confidence to think for themselves and express their own ideas.
- Social skills and self-control that prepare them for kindergarten and every grade that follows.
Because we serve children from Junior Kindergarten through eighth grade, families who begin with us can continue that same trusted relationship as their child grows. You can read more about our whole approach and philosophy on our Our School page.
A Trusted Choice for Families in Lochmere, Preston, and Cary Park
Our campus sits conveniently in the heart of Lochmere, which keeps the morning commute simple for families throughout the area. We regularly welcome children from Preston, Cary Park, and the surrounding neighborhoods, and our early drop-off option makes busy mornings a little easier to manage.
Families choose Resurrection for the same reasons year after year: a caring community, a kind and welcoming climate, and a shared belief that family involvement matters. When you enroll your child in our program, you are not simply signing up for a preschool. You are joining a community that treats your family like its own and celebrates each small milestone alongside you.
Accreditation and Academic Strength
A nurturing environment and academic excellence are not competing goals at Resurrection; they go hand in hand. Our school has dual accreditation by the National Lutheran Schools Association and Cognia, a mark of quality that reflects our commitment to doing right by every student.
The strong start children receive in our early programs shows up in later results. On the Spring 2026 NWEA MAP Growth assessments, 82% of our students scored above the national average in Reading, with 53% performing in the top 20% nationally. In Mathematics, 91% scored above the national average, with 64% performing in the top 20% nationally. These outcomes reflect the foundation that begins in preschool and continues to build through the grades.
Affordability and Enrollment
We understand that tuition is an important part of your decision, and we are committed to helping families explore a path that works for them. Rather than list figures that may change, we invite you to review current tuition and affordability details on our Affording Resurrection page.
Enrollment for the coming year opens each November, beginning with currently enrolled families and their siblings. Applications for Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten are then accepted on a rolling basis until classes reach full capacity, so we encourage interested families to reach out early. Resurrection Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at the school.
Schedule a Visit
The best way to understand our Christian preschool is to experience it in person. We warmly invite you to tour our campus, meet our teachers, and see for yourself how your child would spend the day. Reach out through our contact page to schedule a visit or ask any questions you may have. We would be honored to walk alongside your family as you make this decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages can enroll in the preschool program?
Our partial-day preschool serves children ages 2 through 5, including a transitional kindergarten option. Our full-day Junior Kindergarten is open to children who are 4 years old by August 31.
What are the hours for full-day Junior Kindergarten?
Junior Kindergarten follows our regular school day of 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and uses the same school-year calendar as the rest of the school.
Is before and after school care available?
Yes. Before Care is offered from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., and After Care runs from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for Junior Kindergarten students.
What makes Resurrection a Christian School?
Faith is woven into every day through a Biblical worldview, character formation, weekly chapel, and the loving care of our teachers. Children are encouraged to grow academically and spiritually together in a Christ-centered environment.
How much does the school cost?
Current tuition and affordability information is kept up to date on our Affording Resurrection page, where you will find the most accurate details for your family's situation.
How do I enroll my child?
Enrollment opens in November and continues on a rolling basis until classes fill. You can begin the conversation at any time by reaching out through our contact page.
A Loving Place to Begin
Your child's first school should be a place where they are known, cherished, and encouraged to grow in both faith and knowledge. As a faith based preschool serving families near Lochmere, Preston, and Cary Park, Resurrection Lutheran School offers exactly that kind of beginning. We invite you to visit, ask questions, and picture your child thriving in our classrooms. When you are ready to take the first step, we are here and ready to help.
