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The Learning Experience - Waxhaw
1425 Providence Rd S Waxhaw
Openings Now Verified 5.0

From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience® has been...

My son started at TLE Waxhaw when he was 3 and we have loved his pre-school journey here. He has learned so much and loves going to school everyday, the teachers and front staff have been amazing. He…

Twaddlers

24 mo–2 yr 6 mo

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.

Preppers

2 yr 6 mo–2 yr 11 mo

The Prepper program was designed to meet the special needs of maturing children to build a perfect bridge to the classroom that will come next.

Also offers: Preschoolers, Infants, Half-Day Preschool, and more

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The Goddard School of Kingstowne - Franconia/Springfield
5508 Franconia Rd Alexandria
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The Goddard School of Kingstowne - Franconia/Springfield is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a dramatic arts studio, a hands-on learning kitchen, and...

Twos Classroom

24 mo–2 yr 11 mo

In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.

Toddler Classroom

12 mo–24 mo

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.

Also offers: Bridge Classroom, Infant Classroom, Preschool Classroom

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The Goddard School of Medford
10 Jennings Rd Medford
Openings Now Verified 5.0

The Goddard School of Medford is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features multiple playgrounds, a dedicated exploration room for hands-on discovery, and on-site...

We just moved to the area and our son transitioned from another Goddard and everything has gone very smoothly! John, Renee and the teachers are so very welcoming and our son is doing very well! We co…

Infant Classroom

6 w–12 mo

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

12 mo–24 mo

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.

Also offers: Twos Classroom, Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom

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What is a day care center?

A day care center is a space for children to grow, learn and play while their parents are at work, running errands or attending school. In day care children learn important social-emotional and pre-academic skills that will help set them up for success in school.

Day Care Center Program

Day care center programs offer full-day care for children in a structured setting with age-based classrooms and daily routines. Children participate in a mix of play, learning activities, and social interaction designed to support early development. Programs may follow a set curriculum or emphasize play-based learning, depending on the center’s approach. Meals, nap times, and enrichment activities are typically included as part of the day. All programs are led by teachers with training in early childhood education and meet state licensing requirements for health, safety, and quality of care.

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What is a day care center?

A day care center provides care and early education for children, typically from infancy through preschool-age. Day care centers generally have multiple classrooms and children are grouped by age.

What is the difference between a day care center and a childcare center?

There aren’t any concrete differences between a day care center and a childcare center. While both terms describe a setting that provides care and educational experiences for children, many providers prefer the term "childcare" over "day care".

What is center-based care?

Center-based care refers to day care services that are provided in a center, as opposed to in a provider's home. Typically, center-based care is a larger setting that may have multiple classrooms.

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