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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Encore

Encore

Part-Time Care, Preschool: Preschool classes, opening in 2024, will be organized by age into 3-year old & 4-year old classes and will meet two mornings a week.

Located at 160 E. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387

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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.

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