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Kiddie Academy® of Wilmington South Campus

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Empowering at every age: our learning programs

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Health Essentials

All Ages

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Infant Care

Infant Care

6 weeks to 12 months

New Beginnings

Infants have individual personalities. We help bring them to light.

Toddler Care

13 to 24 months

Discovering Me

Toddlers are extremely active. We keep them actively learning.

Early Preschool

2-Year-Olds

Exploring My World

At two years old, children need to explore. We give them every opportunity.

Preschool

3-Year-Olds

I Can Do It

At three years old, children discover and create. We encourage them to do it all.

Pre-Kindergarten

4-Year-Olds

Ready, Set, Go

At four years old, children are preparing for school. We get them ready to go.

Kindergarten

5-Year-Olds

On My Way

Between ages 4 and 5, children are about to take on the world. We give them the tools to do it.

School Age

Ages 5 to 12

Creative Explorers

School-age children are curious about the world. We help them decipher it.

Summer Camp

Ages 5 to 12

CampVentures®

All day adventures. All summer long.®

We aim to make your child's summer as educational as it is fun, through themed events, activities and trips.

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A little about our Academy

Each Academy is a little different. Here's what makes us unique:

  • A curriculum that exceeds state standards
  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Parent communications portal
  • Safe and secure state-of-the-art facility
  • All-inclusive rate includes extra curricular activities
  • Live stream feed
  • Multipurpose room; additional play areas
  • On-site chef that prepares farm to preschool meals
  • Splash pad
  • Live stream feed in every classroom and playgrounds
  • Family style meals - farm to table healthy meals prepared by our on-site chef
  • Splash pad water park with interactive sprays

We can't wait to meet you

  • Carly Nunalee, Owner, Chief Executive Officer

    Carly graduated as a distinguished student from the College of Charleston where she received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has...   Read More

    Carly Nunalee, Owner, Chief Executive Officer

    Carly graduated as a distinguished student from the College of Charleston where she received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has served as a public and private school teacher, a school administrator, and an education consultant. Her children attend our sister school, Kiddie Academy of Wilmington.

  • Ken Batchelor, Owner, Chief Business Officer

    Ken has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for many years, but has always been very interested in education. Now, having started Etoile...   Read More

    Ken Batchelor, Owner, Chief Business Officer

    Ken has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry for many years, but has always been very interested in education. Now, having started Etoile Learning Development with his wife, Jill, and daughter Carly, he is looking forward to realizing his dream of educational childcare with the new Kiddie Academy.

  • Jill Batchelor, Owner, Chief Operations Officer

    Jill grew up in South-East London and studied 3-dimensional art and design at the School of Arts, Charing Cross, London In 1991,...   Read More

    Jill Batchelor, Owner, Chief Operations Officer

    Jill grew up in South-East London and studied 3-dimensional art and design at the School of Arts, Charing Cross, London In 1991, Jill and her family relocated to Chapel Hill, NC. She provided various Creative Services for GlaxoSmithKline, BlueCross BlueShield, Insight Productions and UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School for Executive Education. Jill has been married to her husband Ken for 42 years, has 3 grown children and 5 gorgeous grandchildren.

  • Beth Womer, Director

    Beth has been working with children since 2004 as a teacher, program coordinator and administrator. She has received her Master's in Business...   Read More

    Beth Womer, Director

    Beth has been working with children since 2004 as a teacher, program coordinator and administrator. She has received her Master's in Business Administration, as well as a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education.

Hear from our parents

“They provide a fun, innovative and safe place for our child to learn and grow. ”
Morgan C., Wilmington South Campus

“I have been very pleased with how the staff and teachers have provided exceptional care for my daughter since opening day. We greatly appreciate knowing that while in attendance and we are working that she is safe and in good hands. ”
Sondra C., Wilmington South Campus

“The teachers care about the kids and you can tell in how they interact. ”
Karen R., Wilmington South Campus

“Our kids are well taken care of and happy coming to school everyday. I appreciate the attentiveness with the teachers and communication. ”
Hannah F., Wilmington South Campus

“I love the teachers and the curriculum. My son is so smart!! I also love how clean it is. ”
Marilou S., Wilmington South Campus

“Easy and open to speak to teachers and staff. Clean facility and like the structure - especially naps! Kids seem to really love their teachers and look happy! Would definitely recommend. Also love the webcam to check in, especially in the beginning! ”
Sarah C., Wilmington South Campus

“Clean facilities, fantastic staff, great communication, mobile app with updates and camera camera and extracurricular activities ”
Rebecca L., Wilmington South Campus

“great learning environment for my child, clean, and not a lot of staff turnover ”
April D., Wilmington South Campus

“Great teachers that truly care about my son and provide lots of one-on-one attention and love! ”
Allyson A., Wilmington South Campus

“The genuine care the teachers give my daughter. ”
Kristyn P., Wilmington South Campus

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