Preschool for ages 3–5, before-school care and after-school enrichment for school-age children and flexible drop-in care for Hickory Grove and East Charlotte families. Childcare subsidy will be accepted once provider approval is complete.
See our classroom progress and opening updates on Instagram @thegroveacademyep.26.
We open at 6:30 AM, Monday–Friday.
Coming January 2027. Opening is subject to required licensing, inspections and approvals.
Children are supported academically, socially and emotionally in a welcoming environment designed for learning and belonging.
Full-day care with a purposeful educational curriculum and consistent daily routines.
Morning care starting at 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with breakfast and transportation to participating schools.
After-school enrichment and care from dismissal until 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Occasional care for children ages 3–5 and school-age children, based on available space and staffing.
Full-day care on select teacher workdays, school breaks and other days when school is out.
A 10-week camp experience filled with movement, discovery and new friendships.
Our Hickory Grove location includes a secure outdoor play area where children can move, explore and build friendships.
School-age care: Before-school care includes breakfast and transportation to participating schools. Weekly reservations are required; missed mornings do not reduce the weekly fee. Before-school care begins at 6:30 AM. Contact us to confirm school routes and availability.
Registration: $80 for one child or $120 per family. Registration fees are nonrefundable and renewed annually. School-out care requires advance registration and is subject to availability. Rates are subject to change with advance notice.
Childcare subsidy: We will accept subsidy once provider approval is complete. Let us know if you plan to use a voucher so we can follow up about enrollment, authorization and any parent fees. Drop-in rates will be shared before booking.
We’re creating a warm, dependable community where young children build strong foundations and school-age children have room to explore who they are becoming.
Preschool will serve children ages 3–5. Our before-school, after-school, school-out and summer programs will serve school-age children ages 5–12.
We’re planning to open in January 2027.
Yes. We plan to accept childcare subsidy once provider approval is complete. Indicate your interest on the form below so we can discuss authorization, eligible care and any parent fees before enrollment.
Drop-in care is planned for children ages 3–5 and school-age children after opening. Reservations depend on space, staffing and program availability. Required enrollment paperwork must be completed before attendance. Contact us for rates and to discuss your preferred days.
We’re preparing our classrooms for January. Select “Tour updates” on the interest form or contact us to be notified when tours are available.
The Grove will open at 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday. Before-school care begins at 6:30 AM and includes breakfast and transportation to participating schools.
Transportation is planned to participating schools for before-school families and from participating schools for after-school families. School routes will be shared as enrollment develops.
Full-day care will be offered on select teacher workdays, school breaks and other school-out days. Advance registration will be required and space will be limited.
Yes. Summer at The Grove is planned as a 10-week program for ages 5–12 with weekly themes, splash-pad visits, off-site field trips, STEM, art, games and enrichment. Additional enrollment details will be announced.
Tell us about your family’s needs for our planned January 2027 opening. Ask about preschool, before-school care, after-school enrichment, drop-in care or future programs. We’ll follow up with availability and tour updates.
Submitting this form does not guarantee enrollment or reserve a space. It helps us learn more about your family’s care needs.