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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
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.
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.
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.
The Garden Montessori
The Garden Montessori
Mommy & Me, Part-Time Care, Preschool, After School Programs: The Garden is a Montessori-based program that offers a variety of half-day learning environments and classes to children under the age of 6. It is emphasized to start with the Parent & Child Classes to properly integrate children into the program. Siblings and currently enrolled students gain preference over other applicants.
The classrooms are housed inside the Congregational Church Of Pinehurst at 895 Linden Rd with the Nature Schools expanding throughout the church grounds.