Child Care near Awendaw, SC

Child Care Program

The key elements of our infant environment at our Mount Pleasant locations include safety, freedom to explore within reasonable boundaries, time for uninterrupted play, consistency, and responsive toys within your child’s reach which do interesting things when manipulated

Toddler Care Program

Our toddler program encourages the use and understanding of language, the manipulation and organization of objects, and the development of social and emotional abilities. We encourage your child to develop self-control, to be persistent in an activity, and to become independent in feeding, dressing, and toileting.

Infants

In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.

Beginners

In our Beginner program for ages 2–3, children build confidence and independence through self-help skills like dressing themselves and washing their hands. Teachers support big emotions and encourage curiosity with hands-on activities. Our Links to Learning curriculum builds vocabulary, introduces early math concepts, and helps children begin to use simple reasoning. Spanish is gently introduced, enriching their learning environment.

Half-day Toddler Preschool

Ivybrook Academy’s Toddler Preschool program is designed for the youngest citizens of our school community. This half-day program provides the perfect combination of play, learning opportunities, and flexibility, and we specialize in channeling their desire for exploration into activities that help them learn and grow. High-quality activities are specifically designed for your child’s attention span and to stimulate their curiosity, and they will learn to express themselves through reading, singing, dancing, and art.

Half-day 3-Year-Olds

At Ivybrook Academy, we celebrate the natural curiosity and energy of three-year-olds by providing an environment that fosters exploration, creativity, and foundational learning. Our half-day program is thoughtfully crafted to balance academic growth with imaginative play, empowering your child to build confidence and develop critical skills during this transformative stage of early childhood.

Infant Program

Our infant program provides a safe, nurturing environment where babies can grow at their own pace. With personalized care, we follow your baby’s routine and offer engaging activities like sensory play to support physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Parents stay connected with regular updates, ensuring peace of mind while their child explores and thrives in our care.

Toddler Program

Our toddler program offers a lively and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities. Toddlers engage in sensory play, build language skills during circle time, and express themselves through art, all while developing important social skills like empathy and cooperation. With plenty of opportunities for creative exploration, problem-solving, and group play, your child will build confidence and friendships in a fun, loving atmosphere.

Child Care Program

The key elements of our infant environment at our Mount Pleasant locations include safety, freedom to explore within reasonable boundaries, time for uninterrupted play, consistency, and responsive toys within your child’s reach which do interesting things when manipulated

Toddler Care Program

Our toddler program encourages the use and understanding of language, the manipulation and organization of objects, and the development of social and emotional abilities. We encourage your child to develop self-control, to be persistent in an activity, and to become independent in feeding, dressing, and toileting.

Infants

We’ve created a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where your baby can grow, explore, and thrive! Our infant nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort while encouraging curiosity and early learning. Your baby’s primary caregiver focuses on their individual needs, working with you to maintain a consistent routine that mirrors your home schedule—including bottle times, naps, and playtime. But here’s the best part—while your little one plays, they’re also learning! Our exclusive Brain Connect Infant Curriculum helps your baby reach key developmental milestones, from motor skills to language, cognitive growth, and emotional development.

Toddlers

From first steps to first friendships, our toddler childcare program nurtures your whole child—body, mind, and spirit—creating a joyful learning experience filled with exploration, play, and new discoveries. At this exciting stage, toddlers are full of curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm. Our program is designed to embrace this natural love of learning through fun, hands-on activities that introduce structure and routine while keeping the day engaging and playful!

Infants

Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.

Twaddlers

Our curriculum helps twaddlers explore, and it nurtures their increasing need to communicate. By this point in their early childhood development, twaddlers have expanded their language skills, and our curriculum helps to enhance their ability to communicate verbally.

Child Care Program

Infant Program

At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.

Toddler Program

In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

Infants

We know how hard it can be to leave your baby in someone else’s care. And while you’re away, you can rest assured that you are leaving your child in caring and capable hands. Through our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment, our caregivers ensure that each child feels secure and comforted. In addition to personal care, our infant teachers focus on approaches to play and learning, cognitive development, communication and language, physical development & social and emotional development.

Toddlers

This is an age of discovery and wonder. Toddlers are becoming more aware of what is happening around them, often imitating others and learning what interests them. What’s more, as they begin to develop new skills, they begin to build greater confidence in their abilities. In addition to personal care, our toddler teachers focus on approaches to play and learning, cognitive development, communication and language development, physical development, and social & emotional development.

Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Toddler Classroom

As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.