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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
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By Location: Southern Pines, Whispering Pines, Pinehurst, Carthage/West End, Aberdeen
Sandhills Classical Christian School
Sandhills Classical Christian School
Private, Part-time, Full-time, Preschool, PreK: Sandhills is a private classical and Christian school offering preschool through 12th grade. The Preschool of SCCS offers locations in both Southern Pines and Pinehurst with half-day and full-day options, summer camps, as well as before- and after-care available.
The Preschools are located at 6 Carter Street in Pinehurst and 1425 Midland Rd. in Southern Pines. You must speak to the Preschool Administration before completing an application. Enrollment begins in January.
Sandhills Learning Center
Sandhills Children’s Center
Full-time Care, Infant Care, Preschool, PreK: Sandhills Learning Center is a full-time school for children ages birth-5 located at 1280 Central Drive in Southern Pines. They provide care for children with and without special developmental needs.
The Southern Pines campus has an extremely long wait list for enrollment for all age groups. They are only accepting enrollment forms for children born between 9/1/23 - 8/31/24.
Episcopal Day School (EDS)
Episcopal Day School (EDS)
Private, Part-time, Full-time, Preschool, PreK: EDS is a private school offering education and character training to students from early preschool through 5th grade. Half-day and Full-day programs are offered.
Observation sessions to watch your child play and interact with their peers begin in late January. An application and reserved time slot are required prior to possible enrollment. EDS is located at 340 E. Massachusetts Ave, Southern Pines, N.C., 28387
O’Neal School
The O’Neal School
Private, Part-time, Full-time, Preschool, PreK: O’Neal is a private school offering education from PreK-3 through Grade 12. Half-day and Full-day Programs are offered in the Lower School PreKs.
Their full-time hours are from Monday – Friday 9am-3pm with after care, Kids Club, available. Located at 3300 Airport Road in Southern Pines.
Caterpillar Learning Academy
Caterpillar Learning Academy
Infant Care, Full-time Care: Caterpillar Learning Academy will begin offering full-time care from 7:30 – 5:30PM for children ages 12 weeks to 3 years in April of 2024.
The facility will be located near McDeed’s Elementary. Registration will be opening soon.
Little Pines Academy
Little Pines Academy
Part-time Care, Full-time Care, PreK: Little Pines Academy is a part or full-time school for children ages 2-6 located in downtown Southern Pines.
Their full-time hours are from Monday – Friday 9am-2pm with before and after care available. Located at 387 W Pennsylvania Ave.
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.