Homer, GA

The Goddard School of Gainesville is a premier early childhood education center located approximately 15 miles from Homer, serving families throughout Banks County. Operating with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), the school emphasizes play-based learning while incorporating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and modern classrooms with certified teachers who hold degrees in early childhood education. Their comprehensive curriculum focuses on social, emotional, and academic development with daily communication to parents through their proprietary app. The center maintains low student-to-teacher ratios and offers enrichment programs including yoga, music, and foreign language exposure.

Primrose School of Gainesville West provides Balanced Learning® curriculum that combines teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academics. Located about 12 miles from Homer, this nationally accredited facility serves Banks County families with a research-based approach to early education. The school features secure keypad entry, comprehensive safety protocols, and certified teachers trained in early childhood development. Their Balanced Learning approach includes literacy-rich environments, hands-on science activities, and character development programs. The facility offers nutritious meals prepared on-site, outdoor learning environments, and regular parent communication through electronic daily reports and portfolio assessments.

Gateway Academy in Cornelia serves families throughout Northeast Georgia, including Homer residents located approximately 20 miles away. This established childcare center offers a comprehensive educational program with a focus on individualized learning and Christian values. The facility features secure monitoring systems, age-segregated playgrounds, and modern classroom technology. Their curriculum emphasizes kindergarten readiness through phonics-based reading programs, hands-on mathematics, and social development activities. The center maintains state-exceeding staff qualifications with ongoing professional development and low child-to-teacher ratios. Gateway provides enrichment programs including music, physical education, and computer literacy, along with transportation services for school-age children in the Banks County area.