Preschool in Pender, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Rainbow Garden Preschool & Extended Care

Preschool

Hampstead, NC

Rainbow Garden Preschool & Extended Care provides Montessori preschool for ages 2–6 with Spanish language and culture taught in classrooms.

  • Families seeking Montessori preschool
  • Children ages 2–3 who are still in diapers
  • Families needing care until 6:00 PM for ages 3–6

Coastal Learning Center

Preschool

Rocky Point, NC

Coastal Learning Center offers part-time, faith-based PreK4 and transitional K5 education with one-on-one and small-group instruction.

  • Families seeking a part-time preschool schedule
  • PreK4 students needing individualized or small-group instruction
  • Families seeking Christian faith-based early childhood education

Creative Minds Preschool

Preschool

Wilmington, NC

Creative Minds Preschool, founded in 2009 in Wilmington, offers infant care through Pre-K and identifies as an NC Pre-K and 5 Star Childcare provider.

  • Families seeking care from infancy through Pre-K
  • Infants needing individualized feeding, changing, and sleeping routines
  • Children needing play-based, hands-on preschool learning

Scotts Hill Christian Academy

Preschool

Wilmington, NC

Scotts Hill Christian Academy offers half-day, Bible-based preschool classes for children 18 months through pre-kindergarten.

  • Families seeking a Bible-based preschool curriculum
  • Children ages 18 months through pre-kindergarten
  • Families wanting two- to five-day weekly attendance options

The Nest Surf City

Preschool

Holly Ridge, NC

The Nest Surf City offers nature-based preschool for ages 2–5, including STEM classes with a real-life scientist and a Transitional Kindergarten program.

  • Families seeking nature-themed, play-based preschool
  • Children ages 2–5 needing part-time morning or afternoon classes
  • Families seeking Transitional Kindergarten preparation

Gan Yavneh

Preschool

Teaneck, NC

Gan Yavneh provides preschool classes from Waddlers through Pre-K, with early care from 7:30 a.m. and aftercare until 6 p.m.

  • Families seeking a Jewish preschool grounded in Torah, Hebrew, Jewish culture, and middot
  • Families needing early drop-off or aftercare
  • Children who may benefit from structured Social and Emotional Learning support

Hampstead Preschool of the Arts

Preschool

Hampstead, NC

Hampstead Preschool of the Arts provides curriculum-focused education for children from toddler age through pre-k.

  • Families seeking toddler through pre-k care
  • Children needing a curriculum-focused preschool environment
  • Families seeking an enriching early-childhood program

Burgaw Presbyterian Childcare

Preschool

Burgaw, NC

Burgaw Presbyterian Church combines Sunday worship and Sunday School with children's programming, choirs, online services, and monthly hot-meal delivery.

  • Families seeking children's participation in worship and church activities
  • People seeking Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. with an online viewing option
  • Individuals interested in traditional and contemporary church music

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FAQ

Which Pender County preschools accept NC Pre-K or childcare subsidies?

Creative Minds identifies as an NC Pre-K provider. Rainbow Garden says it accepts NC Child Care Subsidy and Military Subsidy; confirm eligibility, current openings, and required paperwork directly with the school.

What should I compare when choosing a preschool in Pender County?

Compare the accepted ages, full-day versus part-time schedule, bathroom or diaper requirements, teacher-to-child ratios, curriculum, meals, outdoor time, and staff background-check and first-aid policies.

Which listed preschools provide full-day or extended care?

Rainbow Garden lists programs running from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for ages 3–6. Coastal Learning Center and The Nest Surf City describe part-time programs rather than full-day childcare.

How much does preschool cost in Pender County?

The supplied information does not list tuition amounts. Ask each school for tuition, registration fees, deposits, meal charges, late-pickup fees, and the cost of extended care or early drop-off.

Do these preschools offer emergency or drop-in childcare?

The supplied program descriptions do not advertise emergency or drop-in care; they describe scheduled enrollment and regular school-day programs. Confirm whether a school accepts midyear enrollment or short-term care.