910-233-8001
OUR PROGRAMS
Available Programs
2026-2027
Preschool & Enrichment classes follow the Carteret County Public School calendar.
Pink Room (12m-24m)
This program allows little learners to enjoy a morning of play and social interaction in a safe, loving & sensory rich environment designed to foster & support growth across all developmental domains. Children must be 12 months old by August 31st, 2026 to register and must be walking to begin attending the class. We offer a 1:4 teacher/child ratio for this age group.
1:4 ratio- max group size: 8
8:00- 11:30
5 Day M-F -$760/Month
3 Day M, W, F- $460/Month
2 Day T, TH-$335/Month
Nonrefundable $175 Registration Fee
Lunch Bunch: Available option to join us for lunch from 11:30-12:00
Yellow Room (2-3 Years)
The Yellow Room is a toddler's paradise where creativity, imagination, and fun are the focus! Children in this room are supported in developing strong social skills, increased independence, and a growing desire to learn through hands on experiences. When ready, potty training is heavily supported in the classroom, but not required.
1:5 ratio- max group size: 10
8:00- 11:30
5 Day M-F $650/Month
3 Day M, W, F $415/ Month
2 Day T, TH $300/Month
Nonrefundable $175 Registration Fee
Lunch Bunch: Available option to join us for lunch from 11:30-12:00
Green Room (3-4 Years)
The Green Room focuses on building social skills, strengthening motor skills, and introducing literacy and math concepts in a play-based environment. Children in this class are required to be potty trained or working towards it.
1:6 ratio- max group size: 12
8:00- 11:30
5 Day M-F $600/Month
3 Day M, W, F $380/ Month
2 Day T, TH $275/Month
Nonrefundable $175 Registration Fee
Lunch Bunch: Available option to join us for lunch from 11:30-12:00
Blue Room(4 Years) &
Purple Room (4-5 Years)
Our PreK program consists of two classes (Blue & Purple) that work closely together to develop the social and academic skills needed to prepare children for kindergarten. With 4 total teachers, the program uses a play based approach to create meaningful learning experiences tailored to each child's individual strengths and goals. A typical day consists of time for both large and small group instruction to explicitly teach developmentally appropriate skills, free choice center time to allow children to explore the areas that interest them most, and a strong focus on building social emotional skills throughout the entire school day.
1:7 ratio- max group size: 14
8:00- 11:30
5 Day M-F $550/Month
3 Day M, W, F $345/ Month
2 Day T, TH $250/Month
Nonrefundable $175 Registration Fee
*Must be fully potty trained
Lunch Bunch: Available option to join us for lunch from 11:30-12:00
Explorers: Preschool Enrichment
Our Explorers preschool enrichment program is a unique experience that takes place off site by utilizing local parks as outdoor classrooms allowing for more physical activity and nature exploration to be incorporated into daily hands on learning experiences. Drop off & pick up at Shine. Transportation to and from parks and field trip destinations provided. Open to children 3-5 years old who are potty trained.
1:6 ratio- max group size: 12
5 Day M-F $500/ Month
3 Day M,W,F $335/ Month
2 Day T,TH $240/ Month
$50 registration fee
Lunch Bunch: Available option to join us for lunch from 11:30-12:00
included at no additional charge if enrolled in both a preschool & enrichment program.
*Must be fully potty trained
12:00-3:30
