CARE Academy

CARE Academy Welcome to C.A.R.E. Academy, we are so grateful that you are considering C.A.R.E. Academy for your child care needs.

Itโ€™s officially been a month since we celebrated our 10 year anniversary with SPIRIT WEEK! ๐Ÿฅณ Our theme this year was โ€œBi...
06/22/2026

Itโ€™s officially been a month since we celebrated our 10 year anniversary with SPIRIT WEEK! ๐Ÿฅณ

Our theme this year was โ€œBirthday Partyโ€ and we turned 10 years old! ๐ŸŽˆ

Monday: Hats and Hair-bows๐Ÿ‘’๐Ÿงข๐ŸŽ€
Tuesday: Luau ๏ฟผ๐ŸŒบ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒด
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday ๐Ÿช…๐Ÿคช
Thursday: Decades Day ๐Ÿชฉ ๐Ÿ˜Žโ˜ฎ๏ธ๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ›ผ
Friday: Our birthday party! ๐ŸŽ‚

All week long we celebrated with paint ๐ŸŽจ, a Time Machine, jumbo coloring sheets ๐Ÿ–๏ธ, balloon art, bubbles ๐Ÿซง, water play ๐Ÿ’ง, cupcakes ๐Ÿง& ice cream ๐Ÿจand everything else you can imagine!!

Safe to say we had a blast! ๐Ÿค—๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ’™ Happy Father's Day from C.A.R.E. Academy! ๐Ÿ’™This past week, we were honored to celebrate the amazing dads and father fi...
06/21/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Happy Father's Day from C.A.R.E. Academy! ๐Ÿ’™

This past week, we were honored to celebrate the amazing dads and father figures in our lives during our annual Doughnuts for Dads event. It was such a joy to see fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, and mentors take time out of their busy schedules to share a special morning with their little ones.

Today, we continue that celebration by recognizing all the men who help guide, support, protect, and love our children.

Whether you are called a Father, Dad, Step-Father, Step-Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Uncle, Mentor, or even a neighbor who steps in to provide wisdom, encouragement, and support in the absence of a father figureโ€”we thank you.

Being a dad isn't always easy. Most of the time, Mom gets the spotlight, but today we want to shine a light on the incredible fathers and father figures who show up every day. The ones who work hard, wipe tears, teach life lessons, attend school events, read bedtime stories, throw footballs, fix broken toys, offer advice, and love unconditionally.

To all the special dads and father figures in our C.A.R.E. Academy family, we see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you.

And if no one has told you lately how important you are, let us be the ones to say it:

๐Ÿ’™ You matter.
๐Ÿ’™ You are appreciated.
๐Ÿ’™ You are loved.

Happy Father's Day!

With gratitude,
The C.A.R.E. Academy Family

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฌ Nature + Science = Learning Through Play! ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒฟTo some, it may look like children are simply playing on the playground. ...
06/18/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฌ Nature + Science = Learning Through Play! ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒฟ

To some, it may look like children are simply playing on the playground. But at C.A.R.E. Academy, play is where some of the best learning happens!

Today our little scientists explored the natural world around them by collecting, sorting, scooping, pouring, sifting, and investigating materials they discovered outdoors. As they worked together, they asked questions, made observations, solved problems, and tested ideasโ€”all important early science skills.

Outdoor play isn't just about running and climbing. It's about curiosity. It's about discovering how things work. It's about teamwork, communication, and learning to think critically.

From examining wood chips and soil to experimenting with different tools and containers, our children were engaged in hands-on learning that supports: ๐Ÿƒ Scientific inquiry and observation
๐Ÿƒ Fine motor development
๐Ÿƒ Problem-solving and critical thinking
๐Ÿƒ Cooperation and social skills
๐Ÿƒ A connection to the natural world

This is what playground learning looks likeโ€”children leading their own discoveries, exploring their environment, and building a lifelong love for learning one scoop at a time. โค๏ธ

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿชต๐Ÿ”

๐Ÿพ Welcome to the Zoo! ๐ŸพOne of the best parts of early childhood is watching imagination take over. During center time, t...
06/17/2026

๐Ÿพ Welcome to the Zoo! ๐Ÿพ

One of the best parts of early childhood is watching imagination take over. During center time, this little zookeeper created her very own zoo and proudly gave us a tour. There was only one problem...

๐ŸฆŽ "The alligator is missing!" she informed us.

No worriesโ€”we still had a wonderful visit without ever leaving the classroom! ๐Ÿ˜„

Moments like these are exactly why center time is so important. Through free exploration and imaginative play, children are developing creativity, language skills, problem-solving abilities, social skills, and confidence. What may look like "just playing" is actually meaningful learning happening in real time.

At C.A.R.E. Academy, we know that some of the most important learning happens when children are given the freedom to create, imagine, and explore the world in their own way.

Today it was a zoo. Tomorrow it might be a farm, a restaurant, or even a trip to outer space! ๐Ÿš€โœจ

๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฆ’๐Ÿ…

๐Ÿ„โค๏ธ It's a Cow, People! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ„One thing is for sure in early childhood educationโ€”it's not about how the finished product lo...
06/15/2026

๐Ÿ„โค๏ธ It's a Cow, People! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ„

One thing is for sure in early childhood educationโ€”it's not about how the finished product looks, it's about the learning that happens during the process.

Our One-Year-Olds have been busy creating their very own cows as part of our Farm Theme! As they picked up, placed, pressed, and explored the different pieces, they were building important fine motor skills that help strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers.

These simple art experiences support: โœ”๏ธ Fine motor development
โœ”๏ธ Hand-eye coordination
โœ”๏ธ Grasping and finger control
โœ”๏ธ Following simple directions
โœ”๏ธ Creativity and self-expression

To an adult, it may look like a paper plate cow. To a one-year-old, it's an opportunity to learn, explore, and create independently. Every piece they place and every choice they make helps build the foundation for future skills like writing, cutting, buttoning, and so much more.

And if you're wondering what it is... don't worry, we already told you. ๐Ÿ˜†

It's a cow, people! ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“ Proudly serving West Ashley families near -fil-A West Ashley and Magwood Road!

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๐Ÿ“‹โœจ Attendance Helpers Reporting for Duty! โœจ๐Ÿ“‹Sometimes a teacher's job means keeping track of a lot of important thingsโ€”a...
06/12/2026

๐Ÿ“‹โœจ Attendance Helpers Reporting for Duty! โœจ๐Ÿ“‹

Sometimes a teacher's job means keeping track of a lot of important thingsโ€”and attendance is one of them! But don't worry, our 3K students are stepping up to help. ๐Ÿ˜Š

As part of our daily routine, children are taking responsibility for moving their picture from "Home" to "School" when they arrive. This simple activity does so much more than take attendanceโ€”it helps children build independence, responsibility, and a sense of belonging in their classroom community.

Through this hands-on experience, children are learning: โœ”๏ธ Name and photo recognition
โœ”๏ธ Responsibility and self-help skills
โœ”๏ธ Classroom routines and expectations
โœ”๏ธ One-to-one correspondence and counting concepts
โœ”๏ธ A sense of ownership and community

Most importantly, our children are learning that they are valued members of our classroom family. Each morning they proudly check themselves in and see who has arrived to learn and play alongside them.

Who needs a teacher to take attendance when you've got a team of dedicated 3K attendance assistants on the job? ๐Ÿ˜„โค๏ธ

But seriously... we need our teachers! While these little helpers did an amazing job, attendance is just one small piece of what our educators do each day. Our teachers are the planners, encouragers, problem-solvers, storytellers, cheerleaders, and nurturers who make learning happen. From teaching new skills and supporting friendships to wiping tears and celebrating milestones, there is no replacing the incredible work of an early childhood educator.

โค๏ธ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿซ

๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฅ› Farm Life Has Arrived at C.A.R.E. Academy! ๐Ÿšœ๐ŸŒพWe are not playing around with this Farm Theme! Our Two's and Three's ha...
06/11/2026

๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฅ› Farm Life Has Arrived at C.A.R.E. Academy! ๐Ÿšœ๐ŸŒพ

We are not playing around with this Farm Theme! Our Two's and Three's have brought the farm right into the classroom as they take turns milking a cow and experiencing a hands-on look at life on the farm.

While it may look like fun (and it definitely is!), our children are building important skills aligned with the South Carolina Early Learning Standards:

๐Ÿ„ HPD-5: Fine Motor Skills and Coordination Children are strengthening hand and finger muscles as they squeeze, grasp, and control the "udder" to milk the cow. These skills help prepare little hands for future tasks such as writing, cutting, buttoning, and self-help routines.

๐Ÿ„ CD-11: Cause and Effect As children squeeze the glove, they discover that their actions make the water flow into the bucket. Through this investigation, they are learning that their actions produce results, an important foundation for scientific thinking and problem-solving.

Activities like this encourage curiosity, exploration, persistence, and imaginative play while making learning meaningful and memorable. At C.A.R.E. Academy, we believe children learn best when they can touch, explore, and experience the world around them.

Who knew farm chores could be so much fun? ๐Ÿฅ›๐Ÿ„โค๏ธ

๐Ÿšœ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฅ›

๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿšœ Learning Through Play at C.A.R.E. Academy! ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ“Our Two-Year-Olds have been hard at work building early math skills thr...
06/10/2026

๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿšœ Learning Through Play at C.A.R.E. Academy! ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ“

Our Two-Year-Olds have been hard at work building early math skills through hands-on learning! As part of our Farm Theme, the children practiced sorting and classifying animals into groups. Using picture cards, they worked together to decide which animals belong on the farm and which animals belong elsewhere.

Sorting may look like simple play, but it is an important early math skill that helps children learn to: โœ”๏ธ Identify similarities and differences
โœ”๏ธ Recognize patterns and categories
โœ”๏ธ Develop critical thinking skills
โœ”๏ธ Build a foundation for future math concepts

We love watching our little learners explore, problem-solve, and share their ideas with friends. Activities like this encourage teamwork, language development, and confidence while making learning fun!

At C.A.R.E. Academy, we believe some of the best learning happens when children are actively engaged, curious, and having fun. โค๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿท๐Ÿด๐Ÿ‘

Thank you Charleston County First Steps for our bag of goodies and helping us spread the love for our teachers and staff...
05/05/2026

Thank you Charleston County First Steps for our bag of goodies and helping us spread the love for our teachers and staff!

Itโ€™s TACO TUESDAY!! style! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŒฎ
05/05/2026

Itโ€™s TACO TUESDAY!! style! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŒฎ

Address

2507 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC
29414

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(843) 277-2177

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