Little Me Academy 120 Wicker Park Ave., Greer864-419-6586, facebook.com/littlemegreerLittle Me Academy is a Christian preschool at O’Neal Village. Contact for program details and registration information.
Mauldin United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten 100 East Butler Road, Mauldin864-288-4729, amy@mauldinmethodist.com, mumcpreschool.com This Christian-based preschool and kindergarten program offers science, music, PE, and chapel.
Meyer Center for Special Education 1132 Rutherford Road, Greenville864-250-0005, lthompson@meyercenter.org, MeyerCenter.org The Meyer Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, a member of the South Carolina State Charter School District and a DSS-licensed and accredited childcare center. Services include special education and intensive therapy for students with disabilities birth – 2nd grade. For children ages 0 – 3, the center is a DSS-licensed childcare center and tuition is based on federal income level. Students 3+ are a SC State Public Charter School student and there is no tuition/fee. Students can remain at the Meyer Center until age 7 if it is their least restrictive environment. Services offered in addition to education and therapy are summer camp, nurse service and transportation (based on availability). School hours are 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mitchell Road Christian Academy 207 Mitchell Road, Greenville864-268-2210, admissions@mitchellroadchristian.org, mitchellroadchristian.orgMitchell Road Christian Academy offers caring, accessible, and experienced teachers who challenge and nurture students. MRCA offers half-day Early Education programs for K3 and K4 as well as half- and full-day options for K5 classes. After-school care is available until 6 p.m.
Montessori School of Anderson 280 Sam McGee Road, Anderson864-226-5344, admissions@msasc.org, msasc.org Infants and toddlers (up to age 3) enjoy freedom of movement, engage in practical life skills, and build self-confidence and independence through prepared activities. A teacher-to-child ratio of 1:3 allows caregivers to constantly interact with, read to, and engage children, facilitating early cognitive development. Just like Infant/Toddler classrooms, preschool (up to age 5) classrooms are “Prepared Environments” that are scaled to the child’s size and needs. The child’s curiosity is piqued and sustained through daily and weekly individual and small group lessons utilizing carefully designed Montessori materials. Montessori School of Anderson is celebrating its 50th year of caring for and educating children.
Mside Weekday Preschool 897 S. Pine St., Spartanburg864-585-5424, msidepreschool@msidechurch.org, msidechurch.org/weekday-preschool Mside Weekday Preschool strives to meet the spiritual, mental, social, emotional, and physical needs of young children by providing a Christian foundation and an educational curriculum, enhanced with art and science programs, and activities from Spartanburg Gymnastics and Amazing Athletes. The goal is to encourage students to develop into enthusiastic lifelong learners.
Oakbrook Preparatory School 190 Lincoln School Road, Spartanburg864-587-2060, admissions@oakbrookprep.org, oakbrookprep.org A non-denominational Christian school founded on the Charlotte Mason Philosophy, Oakbrook Prep strives to develop innovative thinkers and leaders for the 21st century. Programs are offered for K3 and older.
Park Place Children’s Center 205 Batesville Road, Simpsonville 864-270-5910, cindy@parkplacechild.com, parkplacechild.com Ages 6 weeks old – K4, with an after school and summer camp program available for elementary school children. Open from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, and part-time and full-time programs are available. Safety features include UVC lights in all HVAC systems and automatic doors in the lobby to provide a touch-free entry. A blended curriculum is provided to meet the learning styles of each child. The center includes 21 spacious classrooms, a gym, a library, an enrichment room, and three age-appropriate playgrounds.
Primrose School of Greenville 404 Houston St., Greenville864-370-8118, primroseschools.com/schools/Greenville Primrose School of Midtown Greenville 19 Villa Road, Greenville864-232-6101, primroseschools.com/schools/midtown-greenville Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and childcare experience for children and families. A Balanced Learning® approach grows students to be ready to enter Elementary school.
Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks 2255 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville864-757-1191, BJ@primrosesimpsonville.com, primrosesimpsonville.com A Balanced Learning approach serves children from infants through kindergarten, as well as after-school care and summer camp (7 a.m. – 6 p.m.). The Balanced Learning System® has been developed by and taught exclusively at Primrose Schools. It is a research-based curriculum that blends teacher-guided and child-initiated activities with a special emphasis on character development.
Southside Christian School 2211 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville864-234-7575, discover@southsidechristian.org, southsidechristian.org Southside Christian School serves students Pre-K 2 – grade12. SCS exists to partner with Christian parents in providing an excellent education consistent with biblical truth. Through superior academics, award-winning fine arts, competitive athletics, and multiple co-curricular activities, students are prepared to discover, grow, and achieve all God has for them.
Spartanburg Christian Academy 8740 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg864-578-4238, Kfoster@fbns.org, scawarriors.orgSpartanburg Christian Academy was founded in 1996 and is the education ministry of First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg. SCA is a co-educational college-preparatory school with students enrolled in 3 year preschool – grade 12. SCA is accredited by AdvancED/SACS and holds advanced accreditation with the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).
Springs Christian Day School 3600 Boiling Springs Road, Boling Springs864-578-2148, smartin@bsfbc.org, scdssaints.com A Christian preschool, the program is offered for ages 2 – 4, 7 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. Monday – Friday. Details are online.
St. Giles Presbyterian Church Preschool 1021 Hudson Road, Greenville864-244-9403, preschool@stgilespres.org, stgilespreschool.orgSt. Giles Preschool offers an enriching preschool program focusing on Emergent Literacy which includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It also focuses on math, art, music, creativity, and play. St. Giles offers classes for ages 1 – 2 with 2-, 3-, and 5-day programs. Classes are 9 a.m. – noon, with an optional late stay Monday – Thursday from noon – 1 p.m.
St. James Episcopal Day School 301 Piney Mountain Road, Greenville864-884-9095, school@stjamesgreenville.org, stjamesgreenville.org/day-school St. James Episcopal Day School serves ages 1 – 4 in a creative environment. School days are 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Monday-Thursday. Core curriculum is rounded out with French, music and art lessons. Time is allotted to work with children individually, in small groups and as a large group, for social interaction and educational reinforcement. Opportunities are available to see and create art, to hear and produce music, to take part in creative drama and movement exercises, to explore literature, and to get involved with nature and science as well as pre-kindergarten skills.
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Preschool 2252 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville864-288-4884, preschool@smmcc.org, smmcp.org Catholic preschool in the Five Forks area serving K2, K3, K4, and Transitional K5 – Program and registration information is online.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Preschool 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg864-576-0424, bcoleman@stmatthewsepiscopal.org, stmatthewsepiscopal.org The program offers center-based learning for children 18 months through 4K, with morning preschool, school day, and full day options. It is open from 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., is a SCDSS licensed center, and a high quality rated program by Spartanburg Quality Counts.
The Early Learning Center at Church at the Mill 4455 Anderson Mill Road, Moore864-587-1554, elcatthemill.com The Early Learning Center is a ministry of Church at the Mill offering preschool for ages 3 months – kindergarten. See website for details and registration information.
The Goddard School of Greenville 533 Woodruff Road, Greenville864-448-0004, greenvillesc@goddardschools.com, goddardschool.comThe Goddard School of Greenville has a new state-of-the-art building that serves ages 6 weeks – 12 years. In addition to a year-round program for younger children, The Goddard School offers a summer camp and after-school program for school-age students. The program focuses on academic essentials that help young learners hone valuable life and career skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Contact for full program details.
The Goddard School 8 Five Forks Plaza Court, Simpsonville864-254-0708, simpsonvillesc@goddardschools.com, goddardschool.com The Goddard School serves ages 6 weeks – 12 years. In addition to a year-round program for younger children, The Goddard School offers a summer camp and after-school program for school-age students. The program focuses on academic essentials that help young learners hone valuable life and career skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Contact for full program details.
The Sunshine House 6900 White Horse Road, Greenville 864-294-0332, sunshinehouse.com/greenville 315 New Neely Ferry Road, Mauldin 864-288-3267, sunshinehouse.com/mauldin 6805 State Park Road, Travelers Rest 864-834-8414, sunshinehouse.com/tr 755 E. Butler Road, Mauldin 864-281-0167, sunshinehouse.com/east-butler 10 Edwards Mill Road, Taylors 864-244-8412, sunshinehouse.com/taylors 2685 Dry Pocket Road, Greer 864-288-5842, sunshinehouse.com/greer 9370 Highway 81 N., Piedmont 864-295-2226, sunshinehouse.com/piedmont 1944 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson 864-772-3266, sunshinehouse.com/anderson 804 S. Danzler Road, Duncan 864-949-6556, sunshinehouse.com/duncan 626 Powdersville Road, Easley 64-850-7737, sunshinehouse.com3030 Reidville Road, Spartanburg 864-574-1013, sunshinehouse.com/reidville 1085 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Spartanburg 864-582-3757, sunshinehouse.com/spartanburg-17 The Sunshine House offers children the chance to build a solid social and educational foundation – with the fun of childhood mixed in. Programs for children ages 6 weeks – 12 years focus on school readiness, social, emotional and intellectual development, literacy, problem-solving skills and love and care.
Upstate Montessori Academy 109 N. Leach St., Greenville864-551-1152, jkelly@upstatemontessori.com, upstatemontessoriacademy.com Upstate Montessori Academy offers a Montessori curriculum for 2K through fifth grade (August 2023). The facility includes a playground with a unique climbing structure, a natural playscape area and a student-grown garden. The program offers half-day (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.) and full-day (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) programs for 2K and 3K, and full-day (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) for 4K – grade 5 (August 2023).
Westminster Day Schoo l309 Fernwood Drive, Spartanburg864-585-8751, wpcspartanburg.org/westminsterdayschool Programs are offered for age 4 months – kindergarten. Details and registration information are available online.
Woodruff Road Christian Preschool 20 Bell Road, Greenville864-288-6428, elisha@wrcc.church, wrcc.church/wrcc-preschoolThe preschool’s philosophy is that preschoolers need to enjoy each other, have fun, be safe, and learn all kinds of things in the process. The goal is to provide a loving Christian environment for that to take place.
YMCA Judson Community Center 2 Eighth St., Suite 100, Greenville864-271-8800, info@ymcagreenville.org, ymcagreenville.org/locations/ymca-judson-community-center YMCA Judson Community Center is a branch of the YMCA of Greenville. The program follows the High Scope “Active Participatory Learning” model. The curriculum helps young children excel in language and cognitive development and promotes independence, curiosity, decision-making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem-solving. Four key elements include adult-child interaction, learning environment, daily routine, and ongoing child assessment. The program operates 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, all year with a two-week break during the Christmas holidays.
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