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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.
Southern Pines Public Library
Southern Pines Library
Mommy & Me: Southern Pines Library offers weekly Early Childhood Programs for ages birth-5. These sessions include Baby Rhymes Classes, Learn and Play Time, and Music & Motion Classes.
Classes are time-specific and take place Tuesday-Thursdays. The library is located at 125 SE Broad Street in Southern Pines.
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.
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.
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.
S.L.A.M. Southern Pines
S.L.A.M.
Mommy & Me: S.L.A.M., is a fitness group focused on community. Your babes are welcome to join as you get your sweat on with your peers. Classes are all 60 minutes long and offer a variety of movements and sequences that accommodate all levels of fitness. Playgroups, races, Mom's Nights Out, and extra challenges are included with membership.
S.L.A.M. meets every weekday starting at 9:30 am. They gather throughout a variety of locations in Aberdeen, Pinehurst, and Southern Pines.
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.
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.
My Gym
My Gym
Mommy & Me, Kid-Friendly Gym: My Gym Sandhills offers kids birthday parties, Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps, and other programs for ages 6 weeks – 10 years. They offer an extensive variety of classes throughout the day to both members and non-members.
My Gym is located next to Forte Fitness at 262A Pinehurst Ave. in Southern Pines.
The Connection Corner
The Connection Corner
Mommy & Me: The Connection Corner offers a variety of small groups, therapeutic practices, workshops, and individualized services for children of all ages, stages, and abilities. The schedule changes daily and some classes or workshops require pre-registration.
Located downtown at 138 W. Pennsylvania Ave. in Southern Pines.
12Million +
12Million +
Kid-Friendly Workspace: The Twelve Million Plus kid-friendly community space provides verified active, veteran, and reserve/national guard spouses a place to connect and co-work — and it’s all free.
Open Mondays through Fridays from 9am – 3pm at 670 SW Broad St in Southern Pines.