Richland, SC

The Goddard School in Columbia Northeast serves the Richland area with a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic readiness, social development, and creative expression. Their state-of-the-art facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. All teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields and receive ongoing professional development. The curriculum includes STEAM learning, language development, and character enrichment programs, with daily communication to parents through their proprietary mobile app.

Primrose School of Northeast Columbia offers the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach, blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academics. Their accredited program features dedicated learning centers, outdoor playgrounds with age-appropriate equipment, and secure facilities with keypad entry. The school employs degreed early childhood educators who implement a research-based curriculum that includes literacy development, mathematics, science, and social studies. They provide nutritious meals and snacks and maintain low student-teacher ratios for personalized attention.

Little Sunshine's Playhouse serves the Richland community with their proprietary Creatively Shine™ curriculum that emphasizes whole-child development through play-based learning and structured activities. The facility features secure entry systems, indoor gross motor play areas, and multiple outdoor playgrounds. Their Reggio Emilia-inspired approach includes specialized programs in Spanish, music, and art. Teachers maintain detailed developmental portfolios for each child and provide real-time updates to parents. The center focuses on creating a nurturing environment with low child-to-teacher ratios and comprehensive safety protocols.