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301 Ninth Street
New Bern, NC 28560

School Number: 077

Call or Text US: (252) 638-2957

Monday 6:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday 6:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday 6:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday 6:00am - 6:00pm

Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

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Educational Field trips
Keyless Entry Building Access for Added Safety
USDA Approved Free Meals & Snacks
Free NC Pre-K Program
HighReach Learning Curriculum
Personalized, Performance-Boosting Math Program
Secure, HD Cameras in Every Classroom

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New Bern Child Care Programs

Bright Baby: Infants

Our infant program accepts children beginning at 6 weeks. We give your baby the love and attention they deserve through interactive experiences developing mind and body alike. The curriculum includes one-on-one activities like sign-language, puppets, music, books and even yoga.

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Smart Steps: Infants + Toddlers

We channel the natural curiosity of toddlers into a higher level of understanding through experiences with blocks, music, creative play and more - all promoting positive social interaction and language acquisition!

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Ready-2-Learn: Toddlers + Twos

Our curriculum for children in the toddlers and twos class fosters the critical relationship building that occurs at this age, supporting intellectual and social development. Teachers emphasize daily routines and social interaction through family-style meals and other small group activities.

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Pre-Kindergarten Prep Academy: Preschool

Our literacy-rich environment prepares your child for their first day of school. Classrooms are divided into learning centers, encouraging your child to learn new skills through self-selected, hands-on activities.

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Kindergarten Prep Academy: Pre-K

Focused on preparing your children to begin Kindergarten the next year, our Pre-K classrooms focus on math, literacy, science and communication skills. Our teachers assess each child’s development throughout the year, to help guide planning, teaching, and partnerships with parents.

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Young Achievers: School-Aged Children up to 12 years

Our before and after school program provides children daily experiences in math, science, language, and art as well as outdoor time to run and play. Transportation to and from school provided.

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Adventure Summer Camp

Our STEAM-focused curriculum incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, and is designed to inspire curiosity and creative problem-solving for our school-aged students.

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About Childcare Network's Early Learning Center in New Bern

Located at 301 Ninth Street, Childcare Network in New Bern provides the foundation for children to move from infancy through elementary school and beyond as confident, lifelong learners. At our schools, children are encouraged and guided in order to thrive. Our curriculum covers all areas of development, including important social and emotional skills with activities that combine learning and fun to create happy, curious kids.

Our dedicated staff and safe learning environments make our schools one of the best places to learn and grow. We are committed to fostering your child’s development alongside your family and providing a safe space for children to learn and grow within the New Bern community. Schedule a tour today to experience everything our programs have to offer!

Build a Big Career at Childcare Network

At Childcare Network, we offer you the opportunity to create an exciting career while helping children learn, grow, and reach their potential. Working with children is a big responsibility, but the rewards are even bigger. From the moment you join our team, you'll be given the tools and training you need to become successful. With free access to online training and education assistance to pursue your degree, we are truly committed to helping our employees grow their careers as far as their ambition takes them.

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Safety Policies

General Preventative Measures

In all of our schools, we will consistently and diligently follow COVID-19 general preventative measures and we encourage you and your families to do the same.

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