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Kiddie Academy of Five Forks

Every day, your child's imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum. Kiddie Academy of Five Forks empowers and prepares them for life.

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Our Hours

Mon 7am - 6pm

Tue 7am - 6pm

Wed 7am - 6pm

Thu 7am - 6pm

Fri 7am - 6pm

321 Scuffletown Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29681

Phone: 864-627-1985

Fax: 864-451-7433

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What Makes Our Kiddie Academy Special

Our Life Essentials^® curriculum is uniquely focused on the development of the outcomes that prepare children for life. At Kiddie Academy of five-forks, your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our highly trained educators are there every step of the way to guide, nurture, and cultivate your child’s development.

What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You’ll Love

Schedules that are convenient for full-time working families
Communications and photos about your child’s day through our Academy Link® app
Child-centric care provided by professional educators and early learning experts.

Highlights of Our Academy

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Our Awards & Accreditations

Meet the Owner

Erin Wackerhagen

We want to take a moment and introduce ourselves as the new owners of the Kiddie Academy of Five Forks. I am Erin Wackerhagen and I will be the primary owner with the assistance of my husband Dan. We have two children, Daniel and Caroline. I graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelors of Education in Secondary Education and a minor in Elementary Education. I also obtained a Masters of Teaching from Southern Wesleyan University. I have 9 years of classroom experience in a variety of settings along with 2 years of management experience as the Executive Director of Soccer Shots of the Upstate. I am excited to use my skills and passions in a new way! Dan is also a graduate of Clemson University and is a US Army Veteran. He is a strong leader with a passion for business and for the local community. His

Meet Our Team

Ms. Haylee Ehrie

Director

Welcome to Kiddie Academy of Five Forks! We are pleased to introduce our Academy Director Ms. Haylee. She has been our Director since 2017 and holds a degree in Early Childhood Education along with her degree in Organizaional Leadership. Ms. Haylee is in her 14th year of working in Early Childhood and has enjoyed every moment of it! The most rewarding part for her is the collerbration between the children and their family. She strives to provide the best experience and education for each family who attends Kiddie Academy. In her spare time, Ms. Haylee enjoys visiting historic sites and trying different cultural cuisines.