Childcare NetworkSouthport East Leonard Street
Program Availability at Southport East Leonard Street
- Flexible Part-Time Care
- HighReach Learning Curriculum
- Free NC Pre-K Program
- USDA Approved Free Meals & Snacks
- Seasonal Garden
- Southport Elementary School
- Classical Charter School of Southport
Welcome to Childcare Network in Southport, where we pride ourselves on being a high-quality early learning center. My name is Bethany Norris, and I am the school Director. I have worked in early childhood education for 8 years, holding several positions including assistant teacher, lead teacher, education coordinator, and assistant director prior to becoming director. At our school, we strive to ensure that parents feel safe and secure leaving their children with us and that children leave every day smiling.
Our goal is to build a community where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. We want our students to grow at their own pace, gain confidence in their abilities, and learn about the world around them. We also aim to strengthen the bond with families, ensuring they feel supported and involved in their child’s development.
We value kindness, empathy, and collaboration—both among our staff and with the children in our care. Our team works together to create a nurturing and positive environment where every child can thrive.
Feel free to stop in for a tour or call to speak with a team member. We look forward to building a long-lasting relationship with your family!
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Frequently Asked Questions
We believe in maintaining open and ongoing communication with parents. We provide regular updates via CN Moments, including photos, details of your child’s day, and important announcements. We also offer parent-teacher conferences and are always available for in-person or phone conversations.
Our HighReach Learning Curriculum incorporates a variety of activities designed to support children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. From creative arts and crafts to outdoor play, music, and early literacy programs, each day is filled with engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage hands-on learning through play.
Yes! We provide free nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, prepared following USDA guidelines. Our menu caters to children’s dietary needs and preferences, ensuring they receive healthy and balanced meals while in our care.
Yes, Childcare Network Southport East Leonard Street is fully licensed and adheres to all state and local regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of every child in our care. Most of our locations may also hold additional quality ratings and accreditations demonstrating our commitment to high standards in early childhood education.
We take allergies and dietary restrictions very seriously. Parents can inform us of any specific needs during enrollment, and we will ensure your child’s meals are prepared safely. We also maintain a nut-free policy and are vigilant about avoiding cross-contamination in our kitchen.
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4.4(160 reviews)Matthew Hand
9/22/2026Childcare Network
9/22/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Draughn
8/9/2026Childcare Network
8/9/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Martinez
8/7/2026Childcare Network
8/7/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Connelly
8/7/2026Marcus supportive and understanding
Childcare Network
8/7/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Lewis
8/7/2026Childcare Network
8/7/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Ballantine
8/6/2026Bethany and Becca are quite literally the most amazing directors. And Marcie & Jamie are so kind, considerate and understanding. They are the best part of CN
Childcare Network
8/6/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Pour
8/6/2026Nothing specific but they take such good care of son and I wouldn’t trust anyone else to care for him. Bethany, Rebecca, Amanda and Annetta are absolutely amazing! Keep up the good work ❤️
Childcare Network
8/6/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Quin Santos
8/3/2026Organization
Childcare Network
8/3/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Wilson
6/1/2026The teachers and administration are great to work with. Our child is safe and taken care of plus we can see how much he has learned since beginning at the center.
Childcare Network
6/1/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Sellers
6/1/2026Childcare Network
6/1/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Mortenson
5/31/2026they are good at letting me know of anything happened that day with my child
Childcare Network
5/31/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Harvell
5/31/2026People who like to do a great job.
Childcare Network
5/31/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Smith
5/29/2026Childcare Network
5/29/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Lewis
5/29/2026Childcare Network
5/29/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Pakhchanian
5/29/2026Childcare Network
5/29/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Chestnut
5/29/2026Friendly
Childcare Network
5/29/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Martinez
5/28/2026Childcare Network
5/28/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
German Martinez
4/29/2026Childcare Network
4/29/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Julia Mortenson
4/24/2026Childcare Network
4/24/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Karla Bell Alcantara
4/24/2026Childcare Network
4/24/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Mckenzee Matthews
4/24/2026Childcare Network
4/24/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Nancy Mendez
4/24/2026Childcare Network
4/24/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
German Martinez
3/22/2026Childcare Network
3/22/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Chelsey Ballantine
3/17/2026The director Bethany is the most amazing, enthusiastic, kind, and communicative person I’ve ever met! Also, Mrs.Marcie and Jamie in Pre-K are the best teachers! Would recommend to everyone and anyone
Childcare Network
3/17/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Samantha Warren
2/26/2026Childcare Network
2/26/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Sarah Gorman
2/21/2026One teacher Ms Marcie!! She went above and beyond with my daughter
Childcare Network
2/21/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Rosa Lopez
2/16/2026Childcare Network
2/16/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Danielle Westerfield
1/29/2026I like that all of the teachers know the children's names even if they're not in their class
Childcare Network
1/29/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Victoria Pakhchanian
1/15/2026I have two kids that attend the location in southport NC. In the 5 years I've been with this location there have been many changes and the best thing that has happened in this location has been the newest Director Bethany Norris and Assistant director Becca Burton. Props to them for keeping things organized, and maintaining friendliness, and having open communication. Most importantly the way they care for my children! They are fantastic team.
Childcare Network
1/15/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Justin Sharp
1/9/2026Bethany is a wonderful director the best one in the position I’ve encountered thus far you can tell she really cares about the students and staff and is very efficient.
Childcare Network
1/9/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
James Harvell
1/9/2026Childcare Network
1/9/2026Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
James Harvell
12/9/2025Childcare Network
12/9/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Sabrina Lewis
12/6/2025Everyone at southport childcare network are AMAZING! They all have patience,passion and love for the children.
Childcare Network
12/6/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Sarah Gorman
12/6/2025Great communication throughout the day on the app with updates of what my daughter is doing
Childcare Network
12/6/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Sholeh Pour
12/5/2025Childcare Network
12/5/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Aila Rainwater
11/21/2025I have a four year old and a 1.5 year old and they both have been there since they were 12 weeks old. We love Bethany and Becca! They have been there since our four year old was a baby and have always been great, patient, and kind. They are proactive with communicating and doing new things to keep the kids and parents happy! I am a question asker and always want to know what is going on and they are always willing to hear me out and listen and give information. So happy to have my boys here!
Childcare Network
11/21/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Madison Banks
11/20/2025My son absolutely loves going here. He enjoys all there is about the school. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the teachers and administrators. They are all so kind, compassionate and caring. I receive information and updates in a timely manner and they keep me updated on the day to day.
Childcare Network
11/20/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Kim Adkins
11/20/2025Childcare Network
11/20/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
cheyenne booth
11/14/2025Bethany and Becca are honestly just the best, can’t imagine better people to run the center. Abby makes the best food and we love all of Winston and Oliver’s teachers! Just overall had a great experience here and hope to keep the boys here as long as possible.
Childcare Network
11/14/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
river clark
11/12/2025My son Oswald loves it here! He loves his teacher Mrs.Becca and Mrs.Bethany! Also, the prices are very competitive. I would highly recommend
Childcare Network
11/12/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Madison Meyer
11/11/2025Becca is truly exceptional! She goes above and beyond every single day to make sure the kids in her care feel safe, loved, and engaged. Her kindness and patience are unmatched — she takes the time to get to know each child’s personality and needs, and it really shows in how comfortable and happy they are around her. Becca keeps parents well-informed with daily updates and is always cheerful and professional. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does — from organizing fun, creative activities to teaching valuable skills in such a positive way. She is simply wonderful!
Childcare Network
11/11/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Jamie Baley
11/10/2025Great atmosphere, positive learning environment, & amazing staff!!
Childcare Network
11/10/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Nathan and Celeste McConnell
11/8/2025Childcare Network- Southport is A-mazing! Bethany is a wonderful Director and our Jack loves her and the staff so much! They are always looking for innovative ways to make learning fun and truly have the children’s best interests at heart! We are grateful to CN for loving and caring for our precious child!
Childcare Network
11/8/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Lewis
11/8/2025Childcare Network
11/8/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Sophia Anderson
11/4/2025My children have been going to ChildCare Network for a year and some months. Them and myself absolutely love the fun and educational environment they get to be in everyday!
Childcare Network
11/4/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Kimberly liane
11/4/2025My kids are now school age but have been here since they were infants. The director Bethany and assistant director Becca both started in the classroom and have the children’s best interest at heart. They have been working hard to get the the center to be the best it can be. My kids love them and here.
Childcare Network
11/4/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Edwards
11/4/2025Friendly, welcoming. Willing to help with anything. I work there as well.
Childcare Network
11/4/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Banks
11/3/2025Childcare Network
11/3/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Alston
11/3/2025We love this daycare! The teachers are great, communication is consistent, and my daughter is always happy when I drop her off and pick her up. She’s learning new things every week and truly enjoys being there. Highly recommend!
Childcare Network
11/3/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
Mitchell
11/3/2025Childcare Network
11/3/2025Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you had a positive experience with our school and team. We take great pride in providing a loving and nurturing environment for all our students to learn and grow. Thank you for choosing Childcare Network to care for your family!
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