Cumberland, NC

Bright Horizons at Cross Creek is a nationally accredited childcare center serving the Cumberland County area with a research-based curriculum focused on school readiness. The center features age-appropriate learning environments with dedicated infant rooms, toddler classrooms, and preschool spaces. Their World at Their Fingers curriculum emphasizes literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development. Teachers hold early childhood credentials and maintain low teacher-to-child ratios. The facility includes secure entry systems, comprehensive safety protocols, and nutritious meal programs. Parents praise the consistent communication and developmental progress tracking.

Primrose School of Fayetteville offers a balanced learning approach through their exclusive Balanced Learning curriculum, combining teacher-directed and child-initiated activities. The school serves Cumberland County families with comprehensive early education programs from infants through pre-kindergarten. Their curriculum focuses on character development, literacy, mathematics, and creative arts in purpose-built classrooms. All lead teachers hold early childhood degrees or credentials, and the facility features secure campuses with coded entry systems, outdoor learning environments, and health and safety protocols that exceed state requirements. The school maintains strong parent partnerships with regular progress updates and family engagement events.

The Goddard School in Fayetteville provides a play-based learning environment through their F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), which encourages children to develop cognitive, social, and physical skills through hands-on activities. Serving the Cumberland area, the school features age-specific classrooms for infants through kindergarten, with STEAM learning labs and outdoor playgrounds designed for different age groups. All teachers participate in ongoing professional development and the school maintains enhanced safety measures including secured entry, comprehensive background checks, and regular safety drills. The program emphasizes individualized learning plans and maintains strong communication with parents through daily reports and regular conferences.