Everbrook Academy at the Peakway is a NC 5-Star licensed early education center in Apex serving children from 6 weeks through school age with a robust STEAM curriculum and individualized learning plans. The center stands out for its technology-enriched environment — including robotics zones, live classroom streaming for parents, and outdoor STEAM play structures — and earned a clean inspection in December 2023. With 138-child capacity and a full suite of programs from infant care through junior kindergarten and school break camps, it is one of the stronger non-chain options in the Apex market.
Safety7.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars8.0
What parents say
“Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children.”
“The director Shannon and her staff have always taken the time to ensure my children are well cared for. They plan a lot of fun activities to do with the kids and I felt my children were well prepared for Kindergarten when they graduated.”
“Love love love them! He loves them and they love him! They communicate well with us and have been great with helping us manage skin problems, his asthma, and so much more. He loves the food, has made some good friends, and looks forward to going everyday.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: STEAM curriculum with integrated, hands-on learning experiences and a Cycle of Intentional Planning that personalizes weekly lesson plans based on developmental milestones and children's interests.
Programs & activities: Curiosity Cadets enrichment program (four experiences yearly), elective programs, robotics and coding in STEAM zones, outdoor playscapes, interactive virtual playground, before/after school care, school break camps, and summer camp.
What sets it apart: Ages 6 weeks-5 years; hours M-F 6:30 AM-6:00 PM; free SproutAbout mobile app with live classroom streaming; in-house community activity room called The Brook; current promotion offers $250 tuition discount for enrollment by September 4, 2026.
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Top 100 in NC
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Top 3 in Apex
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked in the top 3 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Apex.</span>
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Best Curriculum
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Best Arts & Enrichment
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts score in Apex. This dimension captures music, visual arts, creative play, and enrichment programming that goes beyond core academics.</span>
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Best Space & Comfort
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest space and comfort score in Apex. This dimension reflects classroom size, outdoor play areas, and whether parents feel the center is appropriately staffed and uncrowded.</span>
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extras score in Apex. This dimension captures standout features — specialty programs, extended hours, unique amenities, or community partnerships that set a center apart.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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