Preschool Curriculum in Lumberton, from 0 to 8.
A play-based, dual-language day where your child is known by name.
The essentials
Hours
A room for every age
Children move up room by room as they grow, from first sounds to kindergarten-ready projects.
Infant Curriculum
Infants play, babble, and reach for toys. Teachers use sign language, English, and Spanish in a steady daily rhythm.
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Toddler Curriculum
Toddlers move between learning centers built around themes. They name colors, share materials, and practice words in two languages.
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Preschool Curriculum
Preschoolers work on hands-on projects that build language, literacy, and thinking skills for kindergarten and beyond.
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Summer Program
School-age children balance learning and fun: arts and crafts, water play, outdoor games, sports, and team projects.
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We implement a research-based, play-based, dual-language curriculum designed to support the development of the whole child. Children are immersed in both English and Spanish throughout their daily experiences.
Rooms are set up for the age group in them. Infants have low shelves and soft spaces to roll and reach. Toddlers find learning centers arranged around engaging themes. Preschoolers work at tables and on the floor, building projects across several days. Throughout the day, children hear and use both English and Spanish — in songs, books, instructions, and play.
A visitor notices how teachers get down to a child's eye level and wait for an answer. You hear two languages in one room, often in the same sentence. Classrooms stay smaller than our licensed capacity, so there is room to move and room to be known. And at pickup, a parent can see the day in photos and updates: building, painting, joining group activities.
What a day looks like
Mornings start with a hello and a place to put belongings. A child finds a familiar toy or joins a small group already playing. Teachers keep the routine consistent, so even the youngest know what comes next. Drop-off can feel long at first; a short goodbye and a wave at the window helps.
The middle of the day moves between play and small-group learning. Children might build at a center, hear a story in English and Spanish, then head outside. Meals and rest fit the age of the group. Teachers send daily updates and pictures, so families see the learning, building, and activities as they happen.
Afternoons slow down. There is outdoor time, quiet play, and a chance to finish a project before pickup. Children gather their things and say goodbye to teachers. At the door, parents hear a detail or two about the day and can ask questions. A child often leaves still talking about what they made.
How we work with families
The first weeks are about settling in. We plan a start that suits your child's routine and keep the familiar pieces close. You can tell us what helps your child feel secure, and we will use it. Children are immersed in English and Spanish from the start, and they pick up the rhythm of the room by watching and joining in.
How to join
Get in touch
Call +1 609-261-1043 or email my2ndhomecnc@yahoo.com. Tell us your child's age and the days you need, and we will take it from there.
Tour the room
See the classroom your child would join and meet the teachers who run it. Bring your questions and your child.
Enroll and settle in
Complete enrollment and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. We will help you decide what to bring and when to start.
Good questions to ask first
What are the hours?
Monday – Friday.
What ages do you take?
Children from 0-8 years old.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. A tour is how most families decide, and children are welcome to come along.
What should my child bring on the first day?
Most families pack a change of clothes, a comfort item from home, and anything their child needs for rest or meals. Label everything with your child's name. We will tell you what else to bring for your child's age group.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on the age group and what openings we have. Ask us what is available for your child's age and the days you need.
What if there is no place right now?
You can ask us to let you know when a place opens for your child's age. We will tell you where things stand when you call.
Come and see a day here
Come and see a day here. Bring your child along.