Southern Pines Academy
https://southernpinesacademy.com
November 20, 2025 /PRSearchEngine/ — Southern Pines Academy, a locally owned child development center serving Southern Pines and the surrounding Moore County community, is expanding its early childhood programs to meet rising demand for high-quality childcare in the region. In celebration of their recent program enhancements, the center is unveiling an updated lineup of classroom offerings, community partnerships and hands-on learning initiatives designed to enrich the educational experience for children ages 4–5 months through pre-K.
Southern Pines Academy has embarked on a thoughtful expansion of its early education services. In honor of the center’s recent licensing capacity increase and its strengthened curriculum model, the team is announcing new program updates centered on social-emotional learning, pre-K readiness screening and enhanced staff-to-child ratios.
A long-standing childcare landmark founded in 1999 and reimagined under new ownership in 2020, Southern Pines Academy continues to evolve its approach to early education through experiential learning, community integration and a commitment to whole-child development. The center’s partnerships with Sandhills Community College, Partners for Children & Families and local farm and garden initiatives reflect its dedication to providing meaningful, real-world learning experiences for young children in Moore County.
About Southern Pines Academy
Southern Pines Academy is a licensed 3-star early childhood development center located in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Serving infants through pre-K, the center offers an emergent “Learn Every Day” curriculum, enhanced teacher-to-child ratios and a strong focus on social-emotional development, conflict resolution and kindergarten readiness. Since its founding in 1999 and especially following its revitalization in 2020 under Director Gabriela Olufs, Southern Pines Academy has remained committed to nurturing safe, playful and community-centered spaces where children can learn and grow. Through its qualified educators, family-focused values and partnerships with educational and agricultural organizations across Moore County, Southern Pines Academy continues to support the evolving needs of local families while advancing high-quality early childhood education in the region.
