Southport, NC

First Baptist Weekday Ministries is a highly-regarded Christian-based childcare center offering comprehensive early childhood education programs. The center features a play-based learning curriculum combined with structured academic preparation, focusing on social, emotional, and cognitive development. Staff members are certified in early childhood education and maintain low teacher-to-child ratios. The facility includes secure classrooms, age-appropriate playgrounds, and dedicated infant care areas with separate sleeping and feeding spaces. Parents consistently praise the nurturing environment, strong communication, and the center's commitment to safety and developmental milestones tracking.

The Goddard School in nearby Leland serves the greater Southport area with a nationally-recognized F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with creative expression. The center features state-certified teachers with early childhood education degrees, secure keypad entry systems, and comprehensive safety protocols. Curriculum includes STEAM learning, language development, and social skills building through structured play. Facilities include modern classrooms, multiple playgrounds designed for different age groups, and dedicated art and music areas. The school maintains excellent parent communication through daily reports and a proprietary mobile app.

Primrose School at Mayfaire in Wilmington serves Southport families with a premier Balanced Learning® curriculum that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance from master's-level educated early childhood specialists. The center features advanced security systems including biometric entry, live-streaming classroom cameras for parents, and comprehensive background checks for all staff. The research-based curriculum focuses on literacy, character development, and hands-on learning through their exclusive Primrose Friends characters and storybooks. Facilities include chef-prepared nutritious meals, age-specific playgrounds, music and movement studios, and technology-enhanced classrooms. The school maintains exceptional staff retention rates and receives consistent praise for its educational quality and safe environment.