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Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and supports whole-child development — blending literacy, math, science, and social studies with social-emotional and physical growth. Whether you’re looking for school readiness, socialization, or love and care for your child while you work, we’re here to support…
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1104 Conover Blvd East Conover, NC
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To provide the highest quality care available to the children enrolled in our programs; to provide a safe, loving and physical environment where constructive growth experiences can take place; strive to meet the total needs of physical care, emotional development, social interaction, intellectual stimulation and spiritual growth of the child.
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Countryside Child Care is a 5 star center locally owned by Terry and Terry M. Starnes since 1986. We accept children from 6 weeks to 5 years old and includes a NC-Pre-K classroom. All lead teachers are required to have an AAS in Early Childhood Education. We strive to meet the developmental and educational needs of young children with an emphasis on creativity, and appreciation of the outdoor environment, and community involvement.
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3375 Hwy 127 South Hickory, NC
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Open 6-6, infants to school-age. Summer camp programs. Large day care facility, 6,400 SF, individual aged classrooms. We have teachers employed in our program for over 20 years, most average 7-10 years at TenderCare. Our motto, "It's All About The Kids!!!". Visit or call for your walk thru with our director. Ask about "free registration".
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423 3rd Ave SE Hickory NC 28602 Hickory, NC
8 mi
La Vie Christian Academy will exist to provide a year round safe reliable and inclusive educational environment for children and families. Through a blend of play and a Christ-centered curriculum, each child is educated based on their individual needs. Our foundation is grounded on love and respect for one another.
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Little Stars CDC is a four star center located on HWY 10 in Newton. We are dedicated to the nurturing, learning and development of children from the ages of 6 weeks up to 12 years. We are open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. We offer a Breakfast, Lunch and a nutritious afternoon snack. Before and after school care is available for Blackburn, Startown, South Newton, and Tuttle Elementary.
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We are a premiere accredited early childcare center located in Lincolnton, NC. Our school serves infants through preschool age. With our specially crafted learning curriculum, we help empower and encourage children to reach their very finest potential by promoting curiosity, creativity, and compassion. Please contact us at gigglesgalorelc@gmail.com to receive further information. Registration is now open for infant-preschool age and summer camp.
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American Child Inc. is an educational center for young children. We are located in Historic Downtown Statesville. Founded in 1999 and formerly known as Best of America, American Child's goal is to create a premier center that recognizes children as our world's greatest resource.
American Child is not a daycare, rather, it provides a learning environment that is often associated with preschool and private schools. It is our goal to help children discover knowledge and their own…
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236 Barium Springs Dr Statesville, NC
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The Lemonade Stand Child Care & Preschool is a respected and admired privately owned early childhood learning center. We use "Creative Curriculum" in all classrooms starting from infancy. Our teaching methods are based on proven engagement and interaction models, which provide children with engaging and direct learning.
We provide Infant Toddler, Preschool, and Before & After School Care. We are open from 6am to 10pm to provide flexibility to our families.
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620 Hacket Street Statesville, NC
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Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression.…
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Kenlin Academy Preschool is a 5 Star Preschool for children ages 2-5 years old. We are open 12 months a year. In the summer we do fun camps. Our operating hours are 7:00am -5:30pm Monday- Friday. Our phone # 704-732-9999. Our Director and Owner is: Annie Denaux. We are currently accepting enrollments for ages 2-5. Our Preschool is high quality with low ratios and high qualified and educated staff. Please give us a call and let us help you out! We have low staff turn over and have been…
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Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression.…
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Our school was named after John Vance Washam, as our school sits on land that his family farmed. We are a K-5 public elementary school located in North Mecklenburg County. Our students live in Cornelius and parts of Huntersville and Davidson.
Mission Statement: We exist to enrich every student's individual strengths by providing a challenging and nurturing environment where we instill a passion for learning, the freedom to create and discover; along with the skills and emotional character to…
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We are a daycare that provides care for ages 6 weeks to school age through fifth grade. My name is Alecia prevette I am the owner/director.I have a bachelors degree in education with 23 years of experience. We will be open to school age August 24, 2015. We will also be accepting school age children on workdays and snow days, summer care. If you have any questions please call 336-838-1012 we are accepting applications now. Also if ur child goes to North Wilkesboro school the bus drops them off…
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Davidson Elementary School (DES) is a place where children can discover, explore and succeed.
DES teachers are dedicated to providing a child-centered learning environment. Students are taught according to their individual learning levels, with curriculum differentiation used in every classroom, in grades K through 5. Teachers are provided with ongoing professional development opportunities, and use experiential learning to help keep students engaged. Teachers also provide character education,…
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In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Hickory, NC?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Hickory, NC. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Hickory, NC for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Hickory, NC?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Hickory, NC, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Hickory, NC.
How can I find a preschool near me in Hickory, NC?
When looking for a preschool near you in Hickory, NC on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Hickory, NC who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
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