Simpsonville/Five Forks Preschools

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. A Kinder Prep program is also 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 

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

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 .

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 18 months through Kindergarten
Five Forks Campus: 303 Highway 14, Simpsonville, SC 29681 | (864) 661-0050 | leslie.davis@ivybrookacademy.com
Website: ivybrookacademy.com

Offers: K2-K4, elementary K5- 8th Grade

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.

Schedule a tour and find out more at Abiding Peace Academy. 

Offers: Toddler (half day) – Middle School

Five Oaks Academy is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and is the only Montessori school in the area that offers a cohesive program from toddler through eighth grade. With over 36 countries represented, the global community within Five Oaks Academy (FOA) and its unique research-based approach to education give students an educational experience you won’t find anywhere else.

FOA is a welcoming environment that focuses on creating original thinkers and encourages students to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Understanding that each child has his own learning style and interests, students at FOA are treated as individuals. A low student:teacher ratio allows each child to receive a customized education. Students explore mathematics, literature, history, science, geography, and the arts in a creative and research-based manner.

Along with a challenging academic curriculum, the program fosters the development of time management skills and helps students learn to prioritize their responsibilities. Additionally, students discover and develop their own unique talents and strengths. Most importantly, FOA strives to foster students’ curiosity and love of learning so they become lifelong learners. Our goal is for our students to have success not only in the classroom but in the real world as well.

Find out more at Five Oaks Academy!

Offers: Infants through K4

Park Place Children’s Center offers exceptional care and pre-school education to children ages six weeks old through K4. Full-time and part-time spots are available. The developmentally appropriate curriculum includes a monthly assessment of each child to ensure that important milestones are being met. Our campus includes a gym, library, Enrichment Room and three age-appropriate playgrounds. Spanish is also taught daily. An on-site chef prepares a nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch and snack each day. Safety is the top concern for our qualified staff as they provide excellent learning opportunities for all of our students.

Find out more at Park Place!

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

Offers: 6 weeks through 12 years

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

Offers: preschool program for ages 2-5.

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

Full day childcare for ages 6 week through 4 years.

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

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

Offers: Infants to 5K

Offers: Infant – K4 (Half and Full Day)