Tarawa Terrace, NC

The Goddard School in Jacksonville offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic, social, and emotional development. Their highly qualified teachers implement play-based learning with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. They maintain low student-to-teacher ratios and provide regular parent communication through daily reports and an app. The school serves many military families from nearby Camp Lejeune and offers flexible scheduling options.

Rainbow Child Care Center provides comprehensive early education with their proprietary Early Innovators® curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and creative arts. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, modern classrooms, and age-appropriate playgrounds. Their qualified teaching staff includes professionals with degrees in early childhood education, and they maintain excellent staff-to-child ratios. The program includes nutritious meals and snacks, regular developmental assessments, and enrichment activities. They offer extended hours to accommodate military and working families in the Tarawa Terrace area.

Primrose School of Jacksonville offers the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance from trained teachers. Their curriculum focuses on character development, literacy, and STEAM subjects through hands-on learning experiences. The school features state-of-the-art security systems, dedicated age-specific learning environments, and outdoor exploration areas. Highly qualified educators implement the research-based curriculum with regular progress reports for parents. The school serves many military families from the surrounding area including Tarawa Terrace and provides a structured yet nurturing environment that prepares children for academic success.