Waves, NC

This community-based center serves the entire tri-village area including Waves, offering a comprehensive early childhood education program. The center features state-licensed teachers with early childhood certifications, a structured curriculum focused on kindergarten readiness, and a safe, nurturing environment. Their program emphasizes social-emotional development, literacy foundations, and hands-on learning through coastal-themed activities. The facility includes secure outdoor play areas, modern classrooms, and follows strict safety protocols with controlled access entry.

Located at Cape Hatteras Elementary School, this center serves families throughout Hatteras Island including Waves. The program features NC Pre-K certified teachers, a research-based curriculum aligned with state standards, and seamless transition to elementary education. Their approach focuses on whole-child development with specialized literacy programs, STEM activities, and social skills development. The center benefits from school resources including library access, playground facilities, and nutritional services, while maintaining small class sizes and strong parent-teacher communication.

Serving the central Hatteras Island communities including Waves, this privately-operated center offers comprehensive childcare from infancy through school age. The facility features age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play spaces, and a team of qualified early childhood educators. Their curriculum incorporates Montessori-inspired elements with play-based learning, focusing on individual development pacing. The center emphasizes coastal environmental education, nutritional meal programs, and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios with CPR/first-aid certified caregivers and modern security systems.