Simpsonville/Five Forks Preschools

Offers: Early education and childcare programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years old in a STEAM-focused environment.

Where Bright Futures Begin!

Whether your goal is school readiness, early education, socialization, or simply love and care while you’re at work, our programs give your child a solid academic foundation and the tools to be successful beyond the four walls of school and in all aspects of life.

At Foundations, we focus on school readiness, socialization, STEAM, literacy, confidence-building, and creativity. We help your child become a confident, creative thinker and work to instill a life-long love of learning.

• Cameras in all classrooms
• Photo & video mobile app updates
• School-readiness, literacy, and Spanish programs
• Innovative technology for early childhood classrooms
• State of the art playgrounds and building

Simpsonville | 7 Magnolia Cove Drive, Off Harrison Bridge Road | 864-256-0404
Greer | 100 Sudduth Farms Drive, Off Highway 14 | 864-881-7868
Boiling Springs | 1235 Parkside Acorn Drive, Off Highway 9 | 864-392-3029
Anderson | 404 Lithium Lane, off Hwy 81 beside Ryobi & TTI | 864-712-0671

For over 30 years, Holy Cross Academy has been working with families to create a safe yet exciting environment for kids to thrive. At HCA, exceptional care means offering a greater teacher-to-child ratio, each room being equipped with creative learning spaces, all staff being CPR and First Aid certified, and providing well-balanced snacks, breakfasts, and lunches while your child is with us!

Questions Parents Are Asking About Holy Cross Academy:

What is HCA’s background? A non-profit ministry of Holy Cross Episcopal Church with over 30 years of service, licensed by the Greenville County Department of Social Services. The campus also features updated video surveillance throughout for added security.

Best For: Families in Simpsonville seeking faith-based full-time childcare from infancy through elementary, with built-in after-school pickup from local schools
Location: 203 East College Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Website: holycrosskids.com

Park Place Children’s Center offers exceptional care and preschool education for children ages six weeks through K4, with full-time and part-time spots available. An after-school program and summer camp are also offered for elementary-age children. The curriculum is built around each child’s learning style and includes a monthly developmental assessment to make sure important milestones are being met.

Our campus includes a gym, library, enrichment room, and three age-appropriate playgrounds, and an on-site chef prepares a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack each day, all included in tuition.

Questions Asked About Park Place Children’s Center:

What makes Park Place different from other preschools? Safety is the top priority. The security system includes video monitoring of every classroom, parking lot, and playground; UVC lights sanitize the air in all HVAC systems; the lobby has touch-free automatic doors; and a full-time housekeeper works during the day while an outside company cleans and sanitizes the entire school every weeknight. The campus also includes 21 spacious classrooms, a gym, a library, an enrichment room, and three age-appropriate playgrounds, with Spanish taught daily for children age two and older and optional extracurricular activities for K3 and K4.

What are the teacher qualifications? Most teachers hold a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education; every staff member is certified in infant and child CPR and First Aid, and all staff complete 15 hours of continuing education each year. Low student-to-teacher ratios and small class sizes mean each child’s individual needs are recognized and met quickly.

As both a parent and a teacher, I can confidently say that Park Place Children’s Center has exceeded every expectation. I wholeheartedly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a loving, academically strong, and developmentally appropriate environment for their child. In my opinion, it is truly one of the finest early childhood programs in South Carolina.

— Parent of a Park Place Preschooler

Best For: Families in the Five Forks/Simpsonville area looking for a full-service program with low ratios, on-site meals, strong safety features, and standout facilities for ages six weeks through K4, including after-school care and summer camp for elementary students
Location: 205 Batesville Road, Simpsonville, SC
Website: parkplacechild.com

The Goddard Schools of Simpsonville and Greenville serve students 6 weeks to elementary school age. These locations provide a NAEYC standard which is recognized at a national level as providing the highest level of early childhood care for young children.

At The Goddard School, highly educated teachers create individualized opportunities for exposure to new ideas and materials for children to embrace authentic learning in its most natural way- through play and exploration. From engaging with science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) concepts to growing socially and emotionally, children are having fun while learning. Goddard’s safe and caring environment gives children the space to make connections and experience authentic learning, so they will become school-ready, career-ready, and life ready.

Questions Parents Are Asking About The Goddard School:

What makes Goddard’s curriculum different? The Wonder of Learning® program was created by early childhood development experts to empower children to explore their natural curiosity through personalized lesson plans focused on whole-child development.
Are after-school and summer programs available? Yes.  After-school care and summer programs are available at the Pelham Road location, including transportation from select schools.

Best For: Families seeking a nationally recognized, play-based early childhood program from infancy through elementary in Greenville and Simpsonville
Location: Three locations: Greenville Pelham Road (106 Stone Village Drive), Greenville (downtown area), and Simpsonville Five Forks.

For more information about our national award-winning schools contact us at the number above or visit the website, www.goddardschool.com .

Our objective at Abiding Peace Academy is to provide exceptional education, instilling a love of learning in each student by nurturing his or her intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development in a safe, loving, Christian community, while imparting a strong faith in the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Abiding Peace Academy can make a difference in your child’s life. You’ll love being a part of this warm and safe community, and you’ll be rewarded as you watch your child have fun growing each day.

Questions Parents Ask About Abiding Peace Academy Preschool:

What is the enrollment process? Visit with the director first, then return a completed enrollment form with the $300 registration fee. K3/K4 families also complete online registration. Parents of new students attend a one-time informational session with the pastor before the school year begins.

What makes APA different? Small school size, strong parent-teacher communication, field trips, outdoor play, performances, and a warm Christ-centered community where every child is known and nurtured.

Best For: Families seeking a warm, faith-rooted Lutheran academy with small class sizes for preschool through 8th grade in Simpsonville
Location: 401 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville, SC
Website: apacademysc.org

Kiddie Academy of Five Forks is a locally owned and operated, nationally recognized educational childcare provider. We prioritize each child by creating a loving and safe environment where teachers use our fully accredited curriculum to carefully craft lessons that not only build skills but are also centered on the interests of children. At every age, our teachers work first to build relationships with each child and their family, and then to help children learn and grow.

Our live cameras and detailed daily communication logs allow parents to share in their child’s day while building bonds between home and school through trust and transparency. We invite you to come and experience the Kiddie Academy difference for yourself.

Top Question Parents Ask About Kiddie Academy of Five Forks:

What makes Kiddie Academy different? Many teachers have been part of the community for multiple years, building lasting relationships that give children the confidence to explore, connect, and thrive. Live cameras and daily communication logs keep parents connected to every part of their child’s day.

I love the school, the teachers, and their educational approach. My children love and learn so much every day. Their participation in group activities and their enthusiasm for teaching is evident every day. I cannot thank enough the school for how well my oldest child is thriving in Kindergarten.

— Veronica C.

Best For: Families seeking a nationally recognized, relationship-centered educational childcare provider from infancy through Pre-K in the Five Forks area
Location: 321 Scuffletown Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Website: kiddieacademy.com/academies/five-forks

Questions parents ask about Southside Christian School preschool programs:

What does the preschool curriculum include? SCS emphasizes hands-on learning across early academics (letters, numbers, reading, math, and science), social skills, fine and gross motor development, and daily Bible stories, memory verses, prayer, and chapel participation.
How is faith integrated into the school day? Christian values are woven throughout every part of the day, including daily Bible time, chapel designed for young children, and teaching kindness, service, and God’s love through a biblical worldview across all activities.
How does SCS prepare children for kindergarten? The curriculum focuses on pre-reading and early math, writing readiness, problem-solving, and social maturity. Transitional Kinder program between Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten is available for advanced readiness.

Best For: Families seeking a Christ-centered private school education from early childhood through high school
Southside Christian Website: southsidechristian.org
Location: 2211 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC 

Five Oaks Academy is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and is the only Montessori school in the area offering a cohesive program from toddler through eighth grade. With over 36 countries represented, FOA’s global community and research-based approach give students an educational experience you won’t find anywhere else. A low student-teacher ratio ensures each child receives a customized education, with students treated as individuals who develop problem-solving skills, time management, and a genuine love of learning.

Question Parents Ask About Five Oaks Academy:

What subjects do students explore? Mathematics, literature, history, science, geography, and the arts — all in a creative, research-based manner alongside Spanish, Music, Art, and Garden and Wellness.

Best For: Families seeking an authentic, internationally diverse Montessori education from toddler through middle school in Simpsonville
Location: 1101 Jonesville Road, Simpsonville, SC
Website: fiveoaksacademy.com

At Ivybrook, we celebrate each child’s unique capabilities to empower children to explore and discover, fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Is Ivybrook a daycare? No. Ivybrook Academy is a private preschool focused on academic, social, and emotional development. The half-day schedule emphasizes high-quality learning experiences rather than extended childcare.
What makes Ivybrook’s curriculum unique? Ivybrook blends Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies with individualized assessments, creating a curriculum that adapts to each child’s unique strengths. The classroom environment itself is considered a “third teacher,” designed with calming colors and natural materials to promote curiosity and focus.

I have high expectations when it comes to my child and Ivybrook has met or exceeded all of them. My 2-year-old has grown and learned so much in their care, and her language and social skills are flourishing. She loves going to school, and I love that I can send her to a loving, caring, trustworthy environment.

— Ivybrook Parent 

Best For: Families seeking an innovative, half-day private preschool rooted in Montessori and Reggio Emilia for ages 2.5 through Kindergarten
Five Forks Campus: 303 Highway 14, Simpsonville, SC 29681 | (864) 661-0050 | leslie.davis@ivybrookacademy.com
Website: ivybrookacademy.com

Offers: preschool program for ages 2-5.

Southside Christian School (SCS) partners with Christian parents in providing an excellent education consistent with biblical truth.  Our Early Education includes students from Pre-K2 through Pre-K 5.

Offers: 2 day K2, 3 day K3, and 5 day K4 & K5 (hours 9 am – 1 pm), and High 5’s transitional Kindergarten.

Offers: K2- Kindergarten, Mothers Morning Out (K1)
Mothers Morning Out is 3 hour days; K2-Kindergarten is 4 hour days

Offers: Infants & Toddlers, K2, K3, K4  half day programs, 2 -5 day options available.

Offers: 6 weeks through 12 years

Offers: Mothers Day Out (children under 2) & Half Day Preschool for children 2-4 at the Christian Academy of Simpsonville

Offers: Infant – K4 (Half and Full Day)

Full day childcare for ages 6 week through 4 years.

A preschool for students in K2, K3 and K4. We foster a creative, explorative learning environment where children develop a love for learning and God’s Word.

Offers: Infants to 5K

Offers: Infants through kindergarten. Located in the Five Forks area.