Stella, NC

The Goddard School of Shelby offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their state-licensed facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor playgrounds. Certified teachers implement developmentally appropriate curriculum focusing on literacy, STEM, social skills, and creative arts. The school maintains low student-to-teacher ratios and provides nutritious meals. Parents praise the consistent communication through daily reports and the professional, nurturing staff who create a safe, engaging learning environment for children from infancy through kindergarten.

Kidz Academy Learning Center provides comprehensive childcare services with a strong emphasis on early childhood development and school readiness. Their curriculum incorporates Creative Curriculum® elements with hands-on learning activities, phonics instruction, and social-emotional development. The center features secure facilities with monitored access, age-separated classrooms, and fenced outdoor play areas. Qualified teachers hold early childhood credentials and participate in ongoing professional development. The center offers flexible scheduling and serves nutritious USDA-approved meals. Parents consistently commend the caring staff, clean facilities, and the visible developmental progress children make in both academic and social skills.

Lawndale Baptist Church Child Development Center offers a Christ-centered educational environment combined with high-quality early childhood programming. Their curriculum integrates biblical principles with age-appropriate academic instruction, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social development. The center maintains excellent safety standards with secure entry systems, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. Experienced teachers with early childhood certifications create nurturing classroom environments. The facility includes modern classrooms, dedicated nap areas, and safe outdoor playgrounds. Parents appreciate the strong community atmosphere, consistent communication, and the balance of spiritual foundation with academic preparation that prepares children for kindergarten success.