Your baby’s brain is developing at an amazing rate, so our infant nursery is all about brain development. In our infant program, we teach tummy time for social bonding and physical development and baby sign language to help your child communicate their needs. Your primary caregiver will help your baby progress through important developmental milestones while working closely with you to provide consistency with feeding, playing and sleeping schedules.
Sherrills Ford, NC
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Welcome to Foundations of Sherrills Ford!
We are a ⭐ NC 5-Star school, the highest rating achievable!
At Foundations of Sherrills Ford, our daycare & preschool programs give your child a strong educational and social foundation. We focus on school readiness, socialization, STEAM, literacy, confidence-building, and creativity. We help your child become a confident, creative thinker and work to instill a life-long love of learning.
If you’re looking for a safe, educational childcare, daycare, preschool or after school program in Sherrills Ford, look no further! Let us provide you with peace of mind that your child is safe, learning and having fun in a healthy, supportive environment. Welcome to Foundations of Sherrills Ford.
Ages Served: 6 weeks-12 years
Program Features
- ⭐ NC 5 Star school, the highest rating achievable!
- Cameras in all classrooms
- Photo & video mobile app updates
- Nationally-recognized curriculum with STEAM focus
- School-readiness, literacy, Spanish and sign language programs
- Innovative technology for early childhood classrooms
- State of the art playgrounds
- Diapers and wipes provided for nominal fee
Featured Programs
Our Programs
Infant Daycare
Toddler Childcare
Our toddler program is designed to meet your toddler’s physical and emotional needs, while helping them adjust to a more formal learning environment. When your child shows they are developmentally ready to start potty-training, your teacher will partner with you to create consistency from school to home.
Step-Up Early Preschool
Our early preschool program is designed to assist during this important transition from toddlerhood to preschool! Our teachers provide a more structured environment that responds to your child’s natural curiosity and offers room for exploration, learning and fun.
Preschool Program
Our preschool curriculum is focused on providing your child with a solid foundation in the skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond. The preschool years are a time of great creativity and social growth. Our teachers focus on introducing structure and routine, while facilitating fun activities that develop your child’s language and literacy, math, science, creativity, Spanish and social skills.
Pre-K Program
Our Pre-Kindergarten program prepares your child for the adventures of kindergarten. With a careful balance of freedom and instruction, your child will participate in interesting learning activities in language, math, science, social studies, Spanish, music and art, with a special emphasis on STEAM. Special focus is also given to building your child’s social and emotional development, language and literacy, executive function and creativity.
School-Age Program
Our school-age program offers a safe, fun and supervised environment to start and end the school day. Your child will participate in fun, interactive learning experiences, receive homework assistance from teachers, spend time with friends, and exert some energy on the playground! Transportation to and from local elementary schools is provided. Fresh breakfast is served in our before-school program with an afternoon snack served in our after-school program.
Summer Camp
Extreme STEAM Summer Camp at Foundations is fun, innovative and deceivingly educational! Extreme STEAM is a STEAM-infused summer camp. Each week of camp features a new theme packed with fun and educational STEAM projects and related field trips (if circumstances allow).
Meet our Director
Deborah Johnson
Center Director
My name is Deborah J. Johnson. It is with great pleasure that I join Foundations Early Learning Center in Sherrills Ford, NC as the Center Director. I am passionate about supporting, serving, and leading young learners in their early educational experiences.
With more than 12 years of experience as an educator, I am proficient in lesson planning, early learning classroom techniques, team building, and leadership.
In my past roles as Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Coordinator, SEL Facilitator, and Program Director, I enjoyed seeing the excitement of young students learning in the classroom. I know my teaching, coaching, mentoring skills, love of children, and energetic personality will make me a positive addition to this school.
My husband and I will celebrate 25 years of marriage in October 2025. I am a proud mother of two sons and 2 daughters and a doting grandmother of four. I love singing, dancing, volleyball, traveling, and spending time with my family.
I am driven to support and equip children and families, and I look forward to building, growing, and developing the minds of our babies in the most inventive and fun ways.
Reviews
“If you're looking for a place where your child will feel loved and supported while also getting a great start on their education, Foundations is the place to be. It's more than just a daycare. It's a loving environment where children can thrive and grow.”
– Ashley
“This place is so amazing! Our kids are thriving here! The staff is so nice and keeps me up to date!”
– Nicole
“Every single member of the staff knows our family and our children. It is obvious that not only do they care for our children, but they know them, and we always feel welcome and like we belong there, which is invaluable.”
– Lupe
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