Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Elizabethtown, Faison & Hampstead. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Earned the best class-size score in Elizabethtown, Faison & Hampstead. This dimension reflects group sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and how much individual space and attention each child gets.
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Mustard Seed Christian Academy is a small faith-based preschool connected to Faison United Methodist Church in Faison, Duplin County, serving children ages 2 through 5 with a licensed capacity of 27. The intimate setting and church affiliation give it a community-rooted character uncommon in the region, though its lack of a published NC star rating and limited online footprint make independent verification of quality difficult.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based, play-based approach integrating Christian values with learning through play, unit lesson studies, art, and music.
Programs & activities: Play-based learning, unit lesson studies, art, and music. Thanksgiving lunch event as an educational tradition.
What sets it apart: Serves ages 4-5 in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
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