Our Schools

Find the Right School for Your Family

Every family deserves a school they can trust close to home, and finding it shouldn't feel like a research project.

Our Family of schools

Neighborhood Schools with a Strong Foundation

Our schools carry the names their communities already know, and behind each one stands the strength of a larger family: shared safety practices, one approach to learning, and real support for teachers. Local warmth, bigger backing, and you feel both from the first visit.

Getting Started is Simple

From first look to first day, here's the path most families take.

Find Your School

Start with our school finder to see the schools near your home or work, the programs each offers, and the ages they serve. Most families discover there's a school closer than they realized.

Schedule a Tour

Pick a day and come see it for yourself: classrooms in motion, teachers at work, and a director ready for your questions. Bring your child along, their reaction is part of the answer.

Meet Your School's Team

Sit down with your director for the practical details, tuition, availability for your child's age, start dates, while getting to know the people who'd care for your child every day.

Enroll at Your School

When you're ready, your school's team guides you through every form and detail. Enrollment is year-round as space allows. From there, all that's left is picking a first day.

OUR STANDARDS

Licensed, Vetted, & Held to More

Every school in our family is licensed by the state, with real standards for safety, ratios, and daily operations behind that license. Many of our schools go further, holding additional accreditations and taking part in recognized quality programs. Ask your school which apply, or see what stands behind the name on the door.

What You'll Find Inside

The things families ask about most, and where to dig deeper.

Health and Safety

Keypad entry, background-checked teachers, and daily practices that protect every child.

Meals and Nutrition

How mealtimes work, from menus to allergies, and why the table is a classroom too.

Our Teachers

Screened, trained, and there for the moments that matter. Meet the people behind the day.

A preschool teacher sits on the floor of her classroom with a small group of students as she reads them a book. The children are each dressed casually and are focused on the story.

How Children Learn

Learning Beyond Paper, our play-based curriculum, turns every day into discovery.

Why Our Families Trust Us

"My child looks forward to school everyday! His teachers are attentive & plan fun activities he loves. They’re also diligent on keeping us informed on the app throughout the day. Highly recommend."

"While we haven’t been at the school very long, we have been made to feel like family since day one! The teachers in infant room A are the best and I can’t express my gratitude enough for caring for my sweet baby. Also a shout out to the director, Ashley. She has made bringing my baby to daycare a worry free process."

"Ashley, and the rest of the staff/teachers/care givers are warm, patient, friendly, compassionate, and are always smiling. This is our first experience with Hobbit Hill and with daycare. We are the parents of three children and our youngest attends due to our ever changing work schedules. Our son was welcomed with open arms and has fallen right into the routine of going to “school” like his older siblings and loves the playing, learning, and interaction with his teachers and fellow friends in his class. He is always so happy to see us at the end of the day and is excited to go back each morning he attends. It has become such a good balance for us as a family and we are grateful to know our son is cared for, safe, learning, and having fun. You can tell that there are teachers working there and that is an irreplaceable feeling as a parent."

"Before coming to shell point, our son struggled so much at drop off. He just never wanted to go, and as parents that was very heartbreaking. Shell point quickly changed that! He waives bye and starts his morning routine with Mrs. Mary. He comes home and signs songs that he’s learned at school. His speech has improved so much even his therapist are surprised! As a parent I appreciate the app updates and pictures. Almost every day there are pictures posted of my son laughing and playing with friends. It puts my mind and heart at ease seeing him being so well taken care of even while away from us."

"Both of my children, Lilla and Brooks went to Hobbit Hill from infancy until they were 4 years old. I can’t say enough about the ladies that cared for my children. They loved both of my babies as if they were their own. My children came out of Hobbit Hill with the academic foundations they needed to have them prepared to be successful in pre-k. They also had the social skills to be successful in a school setting. I miss seeing the ladies each day. My son still talks about Ms. Angie and Ms. Asia even though he is no longer at Hobbit Hill. I will always recommend people to Hobbit Hill. Hobbit Hill will always hold a special place in my heart! We love Hobbit Hill!"

Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

What ages do your schools serve?

Our schools care for children from 6 weeks through school age, infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and before- and after-school care for older siblings. Programs vary by school, so check your nearest school's offerings or ask their director what's available for your child's age.

What should I expect on a tour?

A real look at a real day: classrooms in action, teachers doing what they do, and time with the director to ask anything. Bring your child if you'd like, watching how they take to the space tells you a lot. There's no pressure attached, just a chance to see if it feels right.

How much does tuition cost?

Tuition varies by school, program, and schedule, so your local school is the right source for current rates. They'll also walk you through anything that may lower your cost where offered.

When should I start looking for child care?

Earlier than most families expect, especially for infant care, where spaces are limited everywhere and expecting parents often tour before their baby arrives. For preschool and pre-K, a few months ahead is typical. That said, families' plans change fast and openings do too, so it's never too late to ask.

What if the classroom at the school I want is full?

Ask to join the waitlist. Classrooms turn over naturally as children grow into their next age group, so spots open throughout the year, and waitlists often move faster than families expect. And since we're a family of schools, there may be a sister school nearby with space now, same approach, same standards, so your child can start there and move over if a spot opens at your first choice. Your director can help you look at both options.

Take the First Step Today

One step closer to an exceptional education for your child, every day.

Find Your Local School

Four schools across Beaufort, and one near you