Oakcrest Preparatory Academy Rivergate

Oakcrest Preparatory Academy offers comprehensive year-round educational childcare and preschool programs serving infants through school-age children. The academy utilizes the research-based Learn Every Day curriculum, which is flexible, developmentally appropriate, and built on NAEYC principles. This curriculum features 36 thematic units that provide multi-sensory learning experiences across all developmental domains. The program is enhanced by the award-winning Letterland phonics program, a st Oakcrest Preparatory Academy offers comprehensive year-round educational childcare and preschool programs serving infants through school-age children. The academy utilizes the research-based Learn Every Day curriculum, which is flexible, developmentally appropriate, and built on NAEYC principles. This curriculum features 36 thematic units that provide multi-sensory learning experiences across all developmental domains. The program is enhanced by the award-winning Letterland phonics program, a story-based approach to teaching phonics that is used in 111 countries worldwide, ensuring children develop strong literacy foundations from an early age. The academy takes a holistic approach to child development through four key areas: Environment, Education, Development, and Experience. Children engage in a rich variety of activities including STEAM education, music and movement, sensory play, art studio activities, technology center work, Spanish language instruction, and sign language enrichment. The blend of Montessori and traditional learning methodologies allows for individualized instruction that meets each child’s unique needs and learning style. With specialized facilities including a full-service chef-led kitchen, indoor community atrium, dedicated art studio, sensory/tactile room, and technology center, the academy creates an optimal learning environment. Oakcrest Preparatory Academy operates multiple locations (Ballantyne, Rivergate, Springfield, and Tega Cay) with extended hours to support working families. The program emphasizes character building, social development, problem-solving skills, and gross motor development alongside academic learning. Lunch is provided daily, prepared in the academy’s full-service kitchen. The academy maintains high standards with teachers in preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten positions required to hold degrees in Early Childhood Education or related fields.