Where every child's journey begins
Child care in Weldon, NC, for preschoolers ages 3–5 and school-age children in kindergarten through 6th grade, with real support for their parents.
The Garden today
Where the build-out stands right now — our opening date, planned capacity and licensing position.
12–15 school-agePlaces we are building for.
School-age K–6Two groups, two rhythms.
Sat 10am–2pm Weldon, NC.
Licensing & regulatory status
- Certificate of occupancy
- Health inspection
- Child care license inspection
- Grand opening and ribbon cutting
Inside the center
A nurturing start, for the child and the parent
Where that investment begins — and where parents get support too, not just childcare.
Nurtured
Small, warm groups where children are known, comforted and encouraged — the emotional foundation everything else is built on.
Prepared
Early literacy, language and school-readiness routines, so children arrive at kindergarten confident rather than catching up.
Together
Parents aren’t left at the door. Parent + Me brings you into the learning so it continues at home.
Parent + Me
You learn alongside your child, so the progress doesn't stop when the session ends.
- Early literacy and language — vocabulary, sounds, stories and the habits that make reading come easily later.
- Social-emotional development — naming feelings, sharing, turn-taking and gentle regulation.
- School-readiness routines — the practical rhythms of a school day, practiced before the first one arrives.
- Family engagement — you leave each session with something you can actually do at home.
Parents tell us their children entered kindergarten above grade level and better prepared socially after participating in Parent + Me.
Gentle structure, room to grow
A steady rhythm: welcome, play, learning, rest.
A calm arrival, a familiar face and a soft start to the day.
Reading together, songs and the early literacy that builds vocabulary.
Fresh air, movement and the first encounters with how things grow.
Paint, music and making — where self-expression and fine motor skills meet.
Quiet time, then a warm handover so you know exactly how the day went.
- Arrivaland snack
- Homeworkhelp
- Outdoorplay
- Pickupby 6pm
Childcare that supports the whole household
The Garden sits inside a community center, so support doesn't stop at the classroom door.
What comes next
Children can continue straight into Amir Institute School — same values, same people.
The Garden
Early childhood care, daycare and Parent + Me — a nurturing start for the youngest children, with parents brought into the learning.
You are here
Amir Institute School
Grades 2–12 in classes of fewer than 10. Socratic, Montessori-informed, with social, emotional and ethical learning led by a licensed therapist.
Visit the SchoolReserve a spot at The Garden
Tell us your child’s age and what you’re looking for. We’ll share openings for January 2027, tuition and the support available for your family.
Or email the center directly: thegarden@amirinstitute.org