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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)
Specialized Learning
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
Mother Nature Academy LLC
Mother Nature Academy LLC
Part-time, Pre-K, Nature: Mother Nature Academy LLC is a nature school that is also focused on getting your child “kindergarten ready.” They meet Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm with an option of 2, 3, or 5-day classes per week. For nature schools in this area, they cater to a younger audience of 2 1/2 to 5 years old.
Wander & Root
Wander and Root
Part-time, Pre-K, Nature: Wander and Root offers nature school, summer adventures, pop-up play days, and more throughout the year. They operate Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at 1328 Martin Rd. in Jackson Springs, NC. Families can choose between 1, 2, or 3-day enrollment.
An interest form and farm tour are required before enrollment. Some scholarships are available.
Christ Way Child Development Center
Christ Way Child Development Center
Infant-PreK, Part-time Care, Full-time Care: This is a Christian-based childcare facility located off of Highway 15 501 providing affordable part and full-time care to children beginning from early infancy to preschool.
They operate from 6:45 AM to 4:45 PM Monday-Friday with meals included and are located at 7681 NC Highway 15 501 West End, NC 27376.