Open Door School is a nonprofit, non-sectarian preschool founded in 1966. We were one of Charlotte’s first integrated preschools and was the first preschool program in Charlotte-Mecklenburg to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Open Door School encourages the enrollment of children of all races, religions, economic levels, ethnic origins, and special needs.

Our Curriculum goal is to be acutely aware of the children’s interests, and build on these interests in a stimulating manner through play so that they learn to solve problems, reason, develop vocabulary, interact socially, and otherwise engage their bodies, minds, hearts and souls. We do this by immersing the children in their environments (both indoors and outdoors) while encouraging them to question and explore their surroundings with the support and guidance of their teachers.

In order to continue our founder's vision of diversity and inclusivity Open Door School holds an annual silent auction to raise money for our scholarship program. We do this so that we can provide financial aid to families who need it. It is our mission to help children grow into self confident, ethical members of society and with your help we will be able to reach more children who deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and become the inspiring humans they are destined to be!