Wadmalaw Island, SC

The Goddard School on Johns Island is a premier early childhood education center serving the Wadmalaw Island community with a research-based F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience). Their curriculum focuses on academic readiness, social development, and creative expression through hands-on learning. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and bright, modern classrooms. All teachers are highly qualified with degrees in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The school emphasizes STEAM learning, foreign language exposure, and character development, with daily communication to parents through their proprietary mobile app.

Sweetgrass Pediatrics & Preschool offers a unique integrated model combining high-quality childcare with on-site pediatric healthcare services. Their educational program follows Creative Curriculum with a focus on developmental milestones and school readiness. The center features low teacher-to-child ratios, certified early childhood educators, and a comprehensive safety protocol including secured access and health monitoring. What sets them apart is their integrated healthcare approach - children have access to same-day sick visits and wellness checks without leaving the facility. They provide nutritious meals and snacks, outdoor learning environments, and regular parent-teacher conferences to track developmental progress.

First Baptist Church Preschool provides exceptional early childhood education with a Christian foundation, serving families throughout the Charleston area including Wadmalaw Island. Their program balances academic preparation with character development, using a play-based learning approach that incorporates literacy, math, science, and social studies. The center features experienced, degreed teachers with an average tenure of 8+ years, small class sizes, and a secure, nurturing environment. Their historic downtown Charleston campus offers both indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including a dedicated playground and motor skills development area. The preschool emphasizes social-emotional learning, conflict resolution skills, and community involvement through regular service projects and family events.