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explorers academy Preschool

Now accepting applications for 2025-2026

​Preschool highlights​​​

  • Inclusive, creative curriculum to engage each individual child

  • Serving ages 2-5 (pre-Kindergarten)

  • Monthly family events and seasonal celebrations

  • Wholesome meals and snacks

  • Year-Round, Traditional Academic, & Summer Term enrollment options

  • Licensed by the SC Department of Social Services (license #25529)

Our Explorers curriculum focuses on the meaningful experiences of children and learning through all domains (cognitive, social-emotional, communication, physical, and adaptive) using developmentally appropriate practice, whole-child and child-focused philosophy, and positive guidance techniques. Our curriculum is intentionally diverse and inclusive so that all children can see themselves as well as learn about others in all that we do. Our days are structured to include whole-group activities, small group centers, and one-on-one instruction revolving around that week’s theme along with tasks and activities designed to support children in meeting developmental milestones. Additionally, we facilitate windows of time several times a day for child-led, active play because playing is how kids learn best! 

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6-Step Admissions Process​

Explorers Academy Preschool admits students on a first come first serve basis. After sorting our applications in order of receipt, we then process our applications to ensure that our program is inclusive and caters to a diverse group of families who can enrich our preschool program with their family's varied and unique cultural backgrounds.

Step 1   Submit Interest Form

Step 2   Attend a Tour

Step 3   Submit Application Materials for review

Step 4   Sign Enrollment Contract & pay Materials Fee ($150)

Step 5   Families Pay 10% Tuition Deposit AND/OR apply for Scholarship

Step 6   Enroll in Flex-Pay Plan, pay Tuition-in-Full, or Connect to Scholarship

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enrollment options

Our families have several options when enrolling in Explorers Academy Preschool as you can see outlined in the tuition table. There are 3 decisions to make when enrolling your child:​

Ann​nual Enrollment

  • Year-Round (Aug thru Jul)

  • Traditional Academic (Aug thru May)

  • Summer Term (Jun & Jul)​

Weekly Attendance

  • Full-Time (Mon-Fri)

  • Part-Time: 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri)

  • Part-Time: 2 Days (Tue/Thu)​

Daily Dismissal Time

  • Half-Day (12:00pm pick-up)​

  • Full Day (3:30pm pick-up)

  • Extended Day (5:30pm pick-up)

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Upon acceptance to the preschool, you must pay the Materials Fee (and sign the Enrollment Contract) in order to secure your child’s spot in our program. Upon acceptance, your 10% tuition deposit will be due unless you are utilizing the SC Childcare ScholarshipOn the 1st of the month you begin attending, payment of the remaining tuition is due - either in full (with a 5% discount) or by agreeing to a Flex-Pay plan that divides the tuition equally across the months of attendance. Those who are utilizing the SC Childcare Scholarship are responsible for completing the Client Connection Form and making any monthly payments for tuition not covered by their scholarship amount, when applicable.

Costs & Payments

Annual tuition amounts below reflect enrollment August 2025 thru July 2026. Tuition amounts will be prorated according to the child's start date.

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Now Accepting SC Childcare Scholarships!

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Basic Schedule

7:30 AM       Drop-Off/Center Play

8:30 AM       Breakfast

9:00 AM       Opening Community Circle

9:30 AM       Centers/Small Groups

10:00 AM    Morning Snack 

10:30 AM      Outdoor Play/Gross Motor Activities

11:30 AM     Lunch

12:00 PM       Nap/Rest Time OR Half Day Dismissal

2:00 pm      Afternoon Snack

2:30 PM      Group Activity

3:00 pM      Outdoor Play

3:30 pM      Dismissal/Extended Day Begins

4:00 pM    Enrichment Activity 

4:30 pM      Extended Day Snack

5:o0 pM    Open Art

5:30 PM      Final Dismissal

Sample Menu

All meals and snacks are provided and included in tuition prices. Our healthy and nutritious meals and snacks can be prepared upon request to be free of common allergens including dairy, sesame, and gluten. We can also accommodate vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements. The menu is designed using a whole-foods approach to meal-planning. Included on this page is a sample menu.​

Monday

Breakfast: Egg and cheese wraps with fresh fruit

Lunch: Organic mild jerk chicken bites, rice & peas, and fresh mango

Snack: Organic milk, whole grain organic graham crackers, and clementines

 

Tuesday

Breakfast: Mini bagels with cream cheese and bananas

Lunch: Salmon or tofu onigiri in fun animal shapes and steamed edamame 

Snack: Baby carrots with ranch dip and popcorn â€‹â€‹

Wednesday

Breakfast: Cinnamon and apple oatmeal with fresh fruit

Lunch: Penne with marinara sauce and fresh parmesan and steamed veggies

Snack: Pretzel sticks with hummus and organic grapes

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Thursday

Breakfast: Assorted cereals with organic milk and fresh fruit

Lunch: Sunbutter & jam sandwiches with Chef's Soup of the Day

Snack: Organic blue corn tortillas with salsa

 

Friday

Breakfast: Waffles with maple syrup and turkey sausage 

Lunch: Black beans & rice, maduros, guacamole, and Brazilian cheese bread

Snack: Fresh fruit & rice cakes with drizzled honey

We look forward to supporting our SC schools for the

 fundraising season!

Whether it's providing a gift certificate for your school's auction or setting up an activity table at your school's next event, we have your back!  Email us today at greenville@explorerkids.us for SC schools and tell us how we can help!

It takes a village! 

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Contact us

World Explorers, Greenville

 

638 East Washington Street,

Greenville, SC 29601

 

Tel./Fax: + 1 (855) 687-6923 

E: greenville@explorerkids.us

Business Hours: MON-FRI  | 8AM - 6PM

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