Trenton, NC

The Goddard School of Kinston provides a premier early childhood education program serving the Trenton area with its play-based F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience). The school features state-certified teachers with degrees in early childhood education, secure keypad entry systems, and comprehensive safety protocols. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional development through hands-on learning. Facilities include age-appropriate playgrounds, modern classrooms with observation windows, and dedicated infant care rooms with individual feeding and sleeping schedules. Parents appreciate the daily communication through the proprietary mobile app and the strong emphasis on school readiness.

Kiddie Kampus Learning Center has served Jones County and surrounding areas for nearly two decades with a comprehensive early childhood program. The center employs North Carolina Early Education Certified teachers and maintains low student-teacher ratios. Their curriculum incorporates Creative Curriculum® with supplemental literacy programs and hands-on science activities. The facility features secure access control, commercial-grade kitchen providing nutritious meals, and separate playgrounds for different age groups. The center is particularly noted for its strong kindergarten preparation program and extended hours accommodating working parents in the Trenton area.

First Baptist Child Development Center offers a Christian-based early childhood education program serving families throughout Jones County, including Trenton. The center features NC Division of Child Development licensed teachers with specialized training in early childhood development. Their curriculum balances academic preparation with character education, incorporating Abeka® curriculum elements alongside developmentally appropriate practices. The facility includes secure entry systems, monitored classrooms, and age-specific learning centers. The center is recognized for its strong community involvement, regular parent-teacher conferences, and emphasis on social skills development through structured play and cooperative learning activities.