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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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Part-Time, Mommy’s Morning Out Programs
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Opening in 2024
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By Location: Southern Pines, Whispering Pines, Pinehurst, Carthage/West End, Aberdeen
The Fellowship Preschool
The Fellowship Preschool
Part-time Care, Preschool, PreK: The Fellowship Preschool offers 2, 3, and 4-day classes for children ages 3-4 and 3 or 5-day classes for children ages 4-5. Their school year runs from late August through the end of May.
The Fellowship Preschool operates on Mondays through Fridays from 8:30-11:30 am at 141 N. Bennett St. in Southern Pines.
Little People Loving & Learning Preschool
Little People Loving & Learning
Part-time Care, Preschool, PreK: Little People Loving & Learning Preschool offers programs to children ages 1-5. Their Preschool is separated into classes: 1-year-old, 2-year-old, 3-year-old, 4-year-old/PreK class. Each class meets 2, 3, or 5 times a week depending on age.
Their hours are 8:30-11:30 am and they are located inside the Southern Pines UMC at 175 Midland Road in Southern Pines.
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.
Brownson Learning Center
Brownson Learning Center
Part-time Care, Preschool, PreK: Brownson Learning Center offers part-time preschool and Pre-K classes for children who are ages 1 to 4 years old from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Priority placement is given to current and previous BLC families.
Located at 330 S May St, Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Drop Zone Kids
Drop Zone Kids
Drop-off, Part-Time Care: Drop Zone Kids provides a safe and engaging childcare solution for children ages 12 months to 12 years for up to 4 hours. They are open Monday-Saturday.
They are located at 285 Pinehurst Ave. Suite 3C in Southern Pines.
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.
The Little Schoolhouse
The Little Schoolhouse
Part-time Care, Preschool: The Little Schoolhouse offers part-time classes for 2s, 3s, 4s, and Young 5s.
Located in the countryside of Southern Pines at 600 Valley View Road.