Shelby, AL

The Sunshine House of Pelham is a highly-regarded early learning center serving the Shelby area with comprehensive educational programs. They implement the Creative Curriculum® system, which emphasizes play-based learning and developmental milestones across all age groups. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor playgrounds designed for different developmental stages. Teachers maintain low child-to-staff ratios and hold early childhood education credentials. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks through their food program and offers extended hours to accommodate working families. Their preschool program includes literacy development, math concepts, and social-emotional learning components.

Kids 'R' Kids of Hoover provides advanced educational programming with their proprietary Brain Development curriculum that focuses on cognitive, social, and physical development. The facility features secure keypad entry, live streaming cameras for parent monitoring, and sanitization protocols. Their STEAM-based learning approach incorporates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through hands-on activities. The center employs degreed teachers with specialized early childhood training and maintains small class sizes. They offer enriched programs including foreign language exposure, music education, and physical fitness activities. The facility includes multiple playgrounds, a splash pad for summer activities, and dedicated learning centers for each age group.

First Baptist Church Pelham CDC offers a faith-based educational environment with strong emphasis on character development and academic readiness. Their curriculum balances structured learning with creative expression through art, music, and movement activities. The center maintains excellent staff retention with many teachers having decade-long tenures and advanced early childhood certifications. Safety features include secure check-in systems, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and regular safety drills. The program focuses on school readiness skills including letter recognition, phonics, number concepts, and social interaction. Their facility includes age-separated playgrounds, dedicated nap rooms, and bright, stimulating classrooms with learning centers for literacy, math, and dramatic play.