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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

Webcams in every classroom and throughout the building
Developmentally appropriate playgrounds for every age
Splash Pads
Soccer Shots, Amazing Athletes, Dancing Little Stars, and Music & More developed by Kindermusik
Daily communication, monthly newsletter and a parent calendar to keep everyone informed

Our Awards & Accreditations

Meet the Owner

Erin Wackerhagen

I graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Secondary Education and a minor in Elementary Education and earned a Master of Teaching from Southern Wesleyan University. With nine years of classroom experience and two years of management experience as Executive Director of Soccer Shots, I bring both an educator’s and leader’s perspective to our school. Kiddie Academy is more than a childcare center to our family—it is part of our story. Years ago, as foster parents, we searched for a place where a child in our care would feel safe, loved, and encouraged to learn. We found that at Kiddie Academy. When the opportunity later arose to become owners, we knew it was a meaningful way to combine our passion for children, education, and community. My husband, Dan, and our children, Daniel and Caroline, are grateful for the opportunity to serve young

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.

Mr. Connor Wolfe

Assistant Director

I'm Connor and my Kiddie Academy journey began as a teacher in the after school program while I was completing my degree program at Anderson University. Upon earning my degree in Early Childhood Education I made the decision to return to Kiddie Academy in this new role. Helping kids learn and grow has been a passion since I began working with young children in 2021. The most rewarding part of this job for me is meeting the needs of children and young families. I love supporting our teachers, getting to know families and playing a part in making sure that every child has the opportunity to get a strong start in their educational journey. When I am not at the Academy, I like to spend my time fishing, tinkering in the garage or out on the golf course with my dad.

Be Intentional

As an life-long educator, I understand how easy it can be to be drawn to the newest schools, programs and even curriculum. While I believe in staying up to date on best practices and continuing to learn how best to serve young children, I also believe that intentionality is at the heart of high-quality early childhood education. Young children learn and develop rapidly. Every interaction, environment and experience has the potential to shape their growth. Because of this, early childhood educators have a responsibility to make thoughtful, purposeful decisions that support the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

Being intentional means creating learning experiences with clear purpose while remaining responsive to each child’s unique needs, interests, and developmental stage. It also means that we create meaningful connections between school and home by fostering partnerships and open communication with parents and caregivers.

Erin Wackerhagen, Owner

Learning for Every Age

Infant

6 weeks to 12 months

Toddler

13 to 24 months

Early Preschool

2-Year-Olds

Preschool

3-Year-Olds

Pre-Kindergarten

4-Year-Olds

Infant

6 weeks to 12 months

Toddler

13 to 24 months

Early Preschool

2-Year-Olds

Preschool

3-Year-Olds

Pre-Kindergarten

4-Year-Olds

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