Mother Nature Academy LLC

Preschool

Carthage, NC

Mother Nature Academy offers 100% outdoor morning preschool on a private farm for children ages 2½ to 5.

  • Children ages 2½ to 5 seeking outdoor, nature-based preschool
  • Families seeking play-based kindergarten-readiness activities
  • Families wanting two-, three-, or five-day weekly enrollment

Country Kids Child Care

Preschool

Aberdeen, NC

Country Kids Child Care serves ages 2–5 through separate blended-ages and Pre-K classrooms with scheduled outdoor play twice daily.

  • Children ages 2–4 needing a blended-ages preschool classroom
  • Children ages 4–5 preparing through a dedicated Pre-K classroom
  • Families seeking an all-year preschool program

Fellowship Preschool

Preschool

Southern Pines, NC

Fellowship Preschool, formed in 1971 as Moore County’s first preschool, offers hands-on classes for children ages 3–5 in Southern Pines.

  • Families seeking preschool classes for children ages 3–5
  • Children who benefit from hands-on play and themed learning environments
  • Parents seeking kindergarten-readiness preparation

Little Forest Foxes

Preschool

Carthage, NC

Little Forest Foxes provides English-German immersion preschool on a seven-acre farm in northern Moore County with Montessori- and Reggio-inspired learning.

  • Families seeking German immersion without requiring prior German language skills
  • Children ages 2-6 who benefit from mixed-age learning
  • Families seeking outdoor, nature-based preschool activities

Little Promises Preschool

Preschool

Carthage, NC

Little Promises Preschool began in 2013 and operates under Fellowship Christian Academy with small class sizes and a Christ-centered curriculum.

  • Families seeking Christian preschool education
  • Families wanting a preschool connected to a private school serving preschool through eighth grade
  • Families exploring scholarship assistance for private Christian education

Merry Hearts Preschool

Preschool

Aberdeen, NC

Merry Hearts Preschool offers age-specific classes from 12 months through Pre-K, including Zoo Phonics instruction for four-year-olds.

  • Families seeking a half-day preschool program from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Children ages 12 months through 4 years
  • Families seeking separate ones, twos, threes, and Pre-K classes

Rugg Rats

Preschool

Southern Pines, NC

Southern Pines Headstart

Preschool

Southern Pines, NC

Southern Pines Headstart provides Head Start, Early Head Start, and NC Pre-K services for eligible families in Rowan and Davidson Counties.

  • Eligible families seeking Head Start or Early Head Start enrollment
  • Families needing early education services for infants, toddlers, or preschool children
  • Expectant mothers seeking comprehensive early childhood program support

Sunshine Learning Center

Preschool

Southern Pines, NC

Sunshine Learning Center offers infant-through-pre-K care, after-school programming, and weekday hours from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM in Southern Pines.

  • Infant care
  • Preschool and pre-K childcare
  • Families needing after-school care

The Garden Montessori

Preschool

Pinehurst, NC

The Garden Montessori offers programs across Carthage, Southern Pines, and Charlotte, including a farm campus with animals, gardens, and creek access.

  • Families seeking farm-based Montessori education
  • Children ages 1–9 needing Montessori programming in Carthage
  • Families seeking income-based scholarship opportunities in Southern Pines

The Little Schoolhouse

Preschool

Southern Pines, NC

The Little Schoolhouse provides preschool education.

  • preschool education

The Preschool In The Pines

Preschool

West End, NC

The Preschool In The Pines offers half-day classes in Seven Lakes, including two-teacher classrooms and a Mother's Morning Out program for ages 16 months–2 years.

  • Families seeking weekday half-day preschool in Seven Lakes
  • Children ages 16 months to 2 years needing a Mother's Morning Out program
  • Families seeking preschool for children who are not yet potty trained in the 2-year-old class

Lisa's Lovable Learning Daycare

Preschool

Vass, NC

Lisa's Lovable Learning Center LLC #2 provides state-certified learning plans, North Carolina-trained CPR and First Aid staff, and around-the-clock cameras in Southern Pines.

  • Parents seeking daily childcare in Southern Pines
  • Families seeking state-certified learning plans
  • Parents prioritizing classroom and play-area camera monitoring

Preschool in nearby counties

FAQ

How much does preschool cost in Moore County?

Fellowship Preschool publishes monthly tuition of $190–$240 depending on age group and schedule. Pricing for the other listed programs was not provided.

Which Moore County preschools offer full-day care?

Country Kids lists hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mother Nature Academy, Fellowship Preschool, Little Forest Foxes, and Merry Hearts list morning-only schedules or are described as half-day programs.

How long might I wait for a preschool opening?

Country Kids reports listed wait times ranging from six months to two years, so families needing immediate placement should ask about current openings before applying.

Do Moore County preschools require children to be potty trained?

Country Kids excludes children who are not yet potty trained, and Fellowship Preschool requires children to independently manage bathroom needs by the start of the school year.