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The Growing Child

260 Horizon Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587

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Tel: (919) 848-1280

www.dukehealth.org

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The Growing Child strives to provide a developmentally appropriate program.

All children are able to grow as individuals as they master skills they need to develop a positive self-image.

Every child has the opportunity to develop to his/her full potential.

Our purpose is to provide a stimulating experience, family support and encouragement to help your child through their early years of development.

We know child care, understand the different needs and demands of the growing child and insist on a loving and caring environment for all children.

Our Philosophy is to recognize and respect through inclusion, the uniqueness and potential of all children.

This will be achieved through theme based lesson plans in conjunction with the Creative Curriculum learning series.

The Center provides an environment where children learn through play while developing positive social interaction skills.

Children's activities will be developmentally appropriate and will encourage self-confidence, spontaneity, curiosity, and self-discipline.

The learning environment is aimed at providing for the individual needs of each child within our nurturing atmosphere.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 58 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

58 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Growing Child strives to provide a developmentally appropriate program. All children are able to grow as individuals as they master skills they need to develop a positive self-image. Every child has the opportunity to develop to his/her full potential. Our purpose is to provide a stimulating experience, family support and encouragement to help your child through their early years of development. We know child care, understand the different needs and demands of the growing child and insist on a loving and caring environment for all children. Our Philosophy is to recognize and respect through inclusion, the uniqueness and potential of all children. This will be achieved through theme based lesson plans in conjunction with the Creative Curriculum learning series. The Center provides an environment where children learn through play while developing positive social interaction skills. Children's activities will be developmentally appropriate and will encourage self-confidence, spontaneity, curiosity, and self-discipline. The learning environment is aimed at providing for the individual needs of each child within our nurturing atmosphere.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The Growing Child is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for The Growing Child?

The application deadline for The Growing Child is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 58 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wake County, NC is $12,843 for elementary schools and $13,757 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wake County, NC is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).