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Childcare in Moore County
The purpose of this blog is to try to help caretakers find resources for Childcare in Moore County. This was inspired by my own frustrations in finding quality childcare in town, hitting small blips, and feeling like I had to start over each time.
My biggest piece of advice is to register for anything and everything you’re even remotely interested in, waitlists are so long in this town that you have to have multiple options lined up.
While I’m not an expert here, I hope I can help get you started. If you’re interested in extensive resources (especially listings for full-time infant care), try contacting Partners for Children and Families.
This list was last updated in December of 2023. If you have any updates or questions, please contact me at hello@kileyloesch.com
Search Childcare by:
Part-Time, Mommy’s Morning Out Programs
Full-Time Programs
Drop-Off
Military Assistance Program (adding soon)
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Low Student: Teacher Ratio
Infant Care
Nature Schools
Preschools
Pre-K
Mommy & Me Programs
Private Schools
Opening in 2024
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By Location: Southern Pines, Whispering Pines, Pinehurst, Carthage/West End, Aberdeen
Little Wild Ones
Little Wild Ones
Part-time, Pre-K, Nature School: Little Wild Ones is a Nature School through TimberNook Sensational Experiences. They cater to ages 4-7, although they have accepted 3-year-olds into the program if they are out of diapers and/or pull-ups. They meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
TimberNook of the Sandhills is located at 1615 Bethesda Road in Aberdeen. Registration begins the week of January 4th, 2024 and spots are available.
Wee Learn
Wee Learn
Part-time Care, Preschool, PreK: Wee Learn at First Baptist Church offers a Christian-based curriculum for children ages 1-4 years old. They operate from 9 am-Noon Mondays through Thursdays. Registration opens for current families on January 24 and on February 7 for the public.
Wee Learn is located at 700 N. Sandhills Blvd. in Aberdeen, NC 28315
The Merry Hearts Preschool
The Merry Hearts Preschool
Part-time Care, Preschool, PreK: The Merry Hearts Preschool at Bethesda Presbyterian Church is a preschool for children ages 1-4 years old. Priority is given to currently enrolled students and families, as well as Bethesda Presbyterian Church members. The Early Registration period begins January 3-13.
Their hours are from 8:30-11:30 am and they’re located at 1002 N. Sandhills Blvd. in Aberdeen, NC 28315
Sandhills Gymnastics
Sandhills Gymnastics
Mommy & Me, Part-time Care, Preschool, PreK: Sandhills Creative Learning is an Academic and Gymnastics Preschool for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds with a 12:2 student-to-teacher ratio. Classes are from Monday — Friday 9am-12pm with early and late drop-off available. Preschool Gymnastics to boys and girls ages 2-5 are also available throughout the day.
The gym is located at 220 Ampersand Dr in Aberdeen.
Ladybug Farm
Ladybug Farm
Part-time, Pre-K, Nature School: Ladybug Farm hosts a community-focused, Waldorf-based ‘Nature Immersion’ school. Forest Kindergarten is a seasonal 2 days per week Waldorf influenced program designed for children ages 4-6.
They meet at the farm in Pinebluff on Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00-12:30.
S.L.A.M. Southern Pines
S.L.A.M.
Mommy & Me: S.L.A.M., is a fitness group focused on community. Your babes are welcome to join as you get your sweat on with your peers. Classes are all 60 minutes long and offer a variety of movements and sequences that accommodate all levels of fitness. Playgroups, races, Mom's Nights Out, and extra challenges are included with membership.
S.L.A.M. meets every weekday starting at 9:30 am. They gather throughout a variety of locations in Aberdeen, Pinehurst, and Southern Pines.
MamasteFit
MamasteFit
Kid-Friendly Gym: Mamaste is a gym that offers prenatal and postnatal strength and conditioning in their training facility located just off of US 5 in Aberdeen. Babies and kids are welcome to attend workouts.
The gym is open from Monday — Saturday from 9-11 am and Tuesday — Thursday from 4:30-6:30 pm in the afternoons. Show up at any time during these block times and leave when you're ready.