Caroleen, NC

The Goddard School in Forest City offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. Their state-licensed teachers implement play-based learning with STEAM curriculum components, including hands-on science experiments and creative arts. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and bright, modern classrooms. What sets this center apart is their focus on individualized learning plans, daily parent communication through their proprietary app, and comprehensive safety protocols including regular staff training and emergency preparedness drills.

Bright Horizons at Biltmore Park provides high-quality early education with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on exploration. The center features highly qualified teachers with bachelor's degrees in early childhood education and low student-teacher ratios. Their secure facility includes dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas, outdoor learning environments, and nutritious meal programs. The center stands out for their strong emphasis on emergent curriculum that follows children's interests, comprehensive kindergarten readiness program, and robust parent partnership model with regular developmental updates and family engagement events.

The Sunshine House in Forest City offers comprehensive early childhood education with their exclusive Early Innovators® curriculum that integrates STEM learning, literacy development, and character education. The center features experienced, CPR-certified teachers who receive ongoing professional development and maintain low child-to-teacher ratios. Their secure facility includes coded entry systems, age-separated playgrounds with safety surfaces, and sanitization protocols that exceed state requirements. What makes this center exceptional is their focus on school readiness through structured learning centers, Spanish language exposure, and their unique parent communication system that provides real-time updates and photos throughout the day.