Safety9
Curriculum9
Art/Music7
Infant care8
K-ready8
Teachers9
Compassion9
Mgmt8
Culture9
Class sizes7
Extracurriculars8
The Goddard School of Waxhaw is a 5-star DCDEE-licensed franchise preschool on Providence Rd S serving infants through school-age children with an accredited F.L.E.X. curriculum. Parents consistently highlight warm, attentive teachers and a strong family-like culture, and the school holds a 4.6 Google rating across 48 reviews.
Strengths
- 5-star DCDEE rated license (Dec 2024 – Dec 2027), highest NC rating
- Strong teacher quality — parents consistently praise attentiveness and warmth
- Detailed, structured curriculum with F.L.E.X. Learning Program (AdvancED/Middle States accredited)
- Accepts subsidized child care (NC vouchers)
- Serves infants through school-age (6 weeks–12 years) with broad program range
- Reader's Choice Award from Metro Magazine
Considerations
- Capacity of 157 is moderate — may have waitlists for popular age groups
- Only 11 Yelp reviews; Google count of 48 is relatively modest for a franchise
- Hours (7am–6pm) narrower than some competitors
What parents say
“You really do feel like family when you attend here...The curriculum is very detailed.”
“The teachers were attentive, gave great feedback and the front office staff was tremendously helpful.”
“Our girls are loved and cared for. They've grown and learned so much throughout their time at Goddard.”
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care8
K-ready8
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes7
Extracurriculars7
Primrose School of Waxhaw is a brand-new (April 2026) nationally accredited franchise center at 2421 Cuthbertson Rd in Waxhaw, NC, owned by a physician family committed to high-quality early education for the fast-growing south Charlotte corridor. The 13,545 sq ft purpose-built campus uses Primrose's Balanced Learning curriculum for ages 6 weeks through transitional kindergarten. Scores are based on national brand standards and local ownership credentials; DCDEE star rating and parent reviews are pending as the center establishes its track record.
Strengths
- Owned and operated daily by Dr. Sneha Makadia (pediatrician), bringing medical-grade attentiveness to infant and toddler care
- Balanced Learning curriculum is nationally accredited and research-informed, covering infants through transitional kindergarten
- Brand-new 13,545 sq ft purpose-built facility opened April 2026 — modern, clean, and purpose-designed classrooms
- All staff undergo background checks and maintain CPR/first-aid certification; daily Procare app updates with photos
- 96% of Pre-K students met problem-solving benchmarks in recent national Primrose assessments
- Union County Chamber of Commerce affiliated minority-owned business; committed to Waxhaw community
Considerations
- Opened April 2026 — too new for DCDEE star rating or a track record of inspection history
- No Google or Yelp reviews yet available to assess real parent satisfaction
- Capacity and enrollment figures not yet publicly confirmed through DCDEE portal
- Hours (6:30 AM – 6:00 PM) are 30 minutes shorter at end of day than some competing centers
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care8
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes5
Extracurriculars7
The Learning Experience Waxhaw is a large, privately operated childcare center at 1425 Providence Rd S serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years with its proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum. Parents consistently praise the warm, dedicated teaching staff and the breadth of programs including afterschool care and enrichment activities. Prospective families should independently verify the current NC DCDEE star rating, as sources vary, and review the 2023 inspection history before enrolling.
Strengths
- 4-star NC DCDEE licensed center with active license #90000524
- Proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum covering language, enrichment, academics, and physical development
- Large capacity (256 children) with broad age range from 6 weeks to 12 years
- Highly rated by parents (4.7/5 from 83 reviews) for caring, attentive teachers
- Afterschool care, meals included, and enrichment activities (engineering, music) at no extra cost
- Secure entrance, background-checked staff, and daily parent updates via Bubbles app
Considerations
- Only a 1-star NC state rating per DCDEE childcarecenter.us record (discrepancy with Duke HR's 4-star listing — verify directly with DCDEE)
- High capacity of 256 children may feel crowded for families seeking a smaller, boutique environment
- Multiple unannounced inspection violations documented in 2023 (supervision, emergency ID, discipline policy issues)
- Child-to-teacher ratio reaches 20:1 for four-year-olds, which is on the higher end
What parents say
“We have been with TLE Waxhaw for about 5 years...we love the school and curriculum especially for our younger son.”
“Finding a place where your child feels safe, supported, and genuinely understood is everything and this school has been exactly that.”
“The curriculum is thoughtfully planned, engaging, and perfectly suited for my son's early development.”
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music7
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes6
Extracurriculars7
Everbrook Academy of Waxhaw is a DCDEE-licensed, 3-star private childcare center serving children from 6 weeks through school age at its purpose-built facility on Providence Rd S. The center emphasizes a STEAM curriculum delivered through 'The Brook,' an interactive activity room with robotics and coding zones, and offers enrichment electives such as Spanish and yoga. A December 2024 inspection noted compliance gaps in activity planning and medical records, suggesting room for operational improvement despite its strong programmatic offerings.
Strengths
- STEAM-focused curriculum with hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities
- Broad age range served — infants (6 weeks) through school-age (12 years) under one roof
- 'The Brook' all-ages activity room features interactive play spaces, robotics zones, and coding areas
- Enrichment electives including Spanish and yoga offered to enrolled children
- SproutAbout mobile app gives parents live classroom streaming and real-time updates
- Experienced on-site leadership: director with 12 years in early childhood education
Considerations
- Holds a 3-star NC DCDEE rating rather than 4 or 5 stars
- December 2024 inspection documented violations in activity planning, medical record maintenance, and dietary accommodations
- BBB lists the business as not rated due to insufficient information
- No publicly available Google or Yelp reviews to assess parent satisfaction
- One enrollment-inquiry report noted limited class availability extending into October
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