Stanley, NC

The Learning Experience in Mount Holly serves the Stanley community with a comprehensive early childhood education program featuring their proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum. The center emphasizes both academic and social development through structured learning activities, character development programs, and age-appropriate technology integration. Facilities include modern classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and dedicated infant rooms with low teacher-to-child ratios. Staff members hold early childhood education credentials and receive ongoing professional development. The center maintains strict security protocols including keypad entry systems and comprehensive background checks for all employees.

Kiddie Academy of Gastonia provides educational childcare services to families in Stanley and surrounding areas with their Life Essentials curriculum that focuses on character development, STEM learning, and literacy. The academy features purpose-built classrooms with observation windows, age-appropriate learning centers, and secure outdoor playgrounds. Their program includes daily progress reports, nutritious meal plans, and enrichment activities like music and movement. Teachers maintain CPR and First Aid certifications while following state-mandated teacher-to-child ratios. The facility utilizes electronic check-in systems and maintains rigorous cleanliness protocols.

Gaston Day School's Early Childhood Program serves Stanley families with a play-based, developmentally appropriate approach that balances structured learning with creative exploration. The program features small class sizes, dedicated early childhood specialists, and extensive campus facilities including nature exploration areas, age-appropriate playgrounds, and specialized art and music rooms. Their curriculum emphasizes social-emotional development, early literacy, and foundational math skills through hands-on learning experiences. The school maintains enhanced security measures including campus-wide surveillance and controlled access points. Teachers hold advanced degrees in early childhood education and participate in continuous professional development.