Southern Pines Academy is a locally owned, 3-star licensed early childhood center offering full-time care for infants through pre-K with an emphasis on social-emotional learning, hands-on exploration and kindergarten readiness. The center is rooted in more than two decades of service to Moore County families, maintaining enhanced staff-to-child ratios, qualified educators and a nurturing, community-oriented environment.
Southern Pines Academy is committed to delivering a developmentally rich, play-based curriculum supported by strong educator training, pre-K readiness screening and an emergent “Learn Every Day” approach that fosters emotional growth and early academic skills. The center further strengthens children’s learning through partnerships with Sandhills Community College, Partners for Children & Families, Master Gardeners and local farms, creating a connected, real-world learning experience for Moore County families.
Programs & Curriculum Overview
Southern Pines Academy offers a thoughtfully designed early learning experience that blends play-based exploration with structured developmental milestones for infants through pre-K. Using the emergent Learn Every Day curriculum, teachers guide children through hands-on activities, sensory-rich learning, early literacy and numeracy exposure and social-emotional skill building that supports independence and confidence. Classrooms are organized by age to ensure developmentally appropriate routines, with enhanced teacher-to-child ratios that allow for more individualized attention and deeper relationships.
Each day at Southern Pines Academy incorporates opportunities for problem-solving, creative expression, outdoor time and gentle conflict-resolution practice, helping children build the emotional awareness and resilience they need for kindergarten and beyond. With a focus on whole-child development, Southern Pines Academy creates meaningful learning moments that nurture curiosity, empathy and school readiness at every stage.
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