HALF DAY PRESCHOOL
The Early Years Are Everything.
Let’s Make Them Count.
Ages 1 to 4 | August 17, 2026 through May 28, 2027 | Shelby, NC
Picture This
It's Monday morning. You drop your child off, and instead of tears and tight hugs at the door, they run in excited to see their teachers and friends.
They have a routine.
They have a place where they belong.
They are learning, growing, and building the foundation that will shape who they become.
When you pick them up, they are bursting with stories.
They learned a new song.
They built something out of blocks.
They tried a new food at snack time.
They have something to show you.
This is what early childhood is supposed to feel like.
Not a place where your child is just watched.
A place where your child is seen, taught, and loved.
Why the First 5 Years Matter More Than Any Other.
Research shows that 90% of brain development happens before age 5.
The skills your child builds right now, how they communicate, how they regulate emotions, how they interact with others, and how they approach learning, will shape every classroom they walk into for the rest of their life.
That means the program you choose for your child during these years is not "just daycare." It is the foundation of their entire educational journey.
You only get this window once. Let's make sure it counts.
Why Inspire ME Kids Is Different
We are not a place where children sit in front of screens or get passed from one activity to the next. We are a structured, intentional preschool program designed to prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond. Here's What Sets Us Apart:
Creative Curriculum with Monthly Themes
Each month, your child explores a new theme through hands-on learning. Themes like Balls, Water, Clothing, Simple Machines, and Trees turn everyday concepts into rich learning experiences. Your child is not just hearing about the world. They are exploring it.
STEAM Built into Everything
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math are woven into our daily curriculum. Your child is being introduced to concepts that will give them an academic edge before they ever step foot into kindergarten..
Two Shifts to Fit Your Schedule
Morning shift (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) or afternoon shift (12:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.). Pick what works for your family.
Small, Focused Environment
Maximum of 42 children per shift. Your child is not lost in a sea of faces. They are known by name.
What Your Child Will Gain
Confidence: Your child will walk into kindergarten knowing how to follow routines, work with other children, and engage with learning. They will not be playing catch-up. They will be ahead.
Communication Skills: Through daily interaction, music, stories, and structured play, your child will build vocabulary and learn to express themselves clearly.
Social Skills: They will learn how to share, take turns, resolve conflicts, and build friendships. These are the skills that will serve them in every relationship for the rest of their life.
Independence: Putting on their own shoes. Cleaning up after themselves. Trying new foods. Making choices. Your child will develop the early habits of self-reliance that build into lifelong confidence.
A Love for Learning: The most important gift we give your child is this: the belief that learning is exciting, that they are capable, and that school is a place where good things happen.
8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
What A Day Looks Like
Enrollment Closes July 31, 2026
Weekly Tuition: $175 per child
Due every Thursday by 6:00 p.m. (before care starts each Monday)
One-Time Registration Fee: $250
One-Time Registration Fee: $250
Registration Fee Includes:
This covers your child for the entire 2026-2027 school year and includes:
Breakfast snack
Daily snacks
Materials and supplies
Virtual field trips
On-site field trips
Payment Details:
Tuition is payable through our website weekly
Payment is due Thursday by 6:00 p.m., no exceptions
$50 late fee applies if payment is not received by Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Limited Capacity
We only accept 42 children per shift. Once those spots are filled, enrollment for that shift closes.
Is my child too young to start preschool?
If your child is between 1 and 4 years old, this program is designed for them. We meet children at their developmental level and grow with them.
What if my child has never been in a structured program before?
Many children start their very first program with us. Our program is designed to help new little ones adjust and thrive.
What do I need to send with my child each day?
Just a packed lunch. Breakfast snack, daily snacks, and drinks (milk and water) are all provided.
Inspire ME Kids Half Day Preschool is a half day preschool program.
Families may choose one shift only:
1st Shift: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2nd Shift: 12:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Each shift is limited to 42 children maximum.
Children attend for 4 hours per day max.
If your family needs full day care or an 8 hour school day, you will need to choose a different program or school option that offers full day care.
Who This Program Is For
This program is designed for parents who:
Want quality education for their child, not just supervision
Value structure, routine, and intentional learning
Want measurable progress
Want their child prepared for kindergarten with real skills
Want their child surrounded by peers whose families also value education
Believe the early years matter and want to invest in them
Are looking for a small, focused environment where their child is truly known
NOT STANDARD CHILDCARE
If you are looking for simple childcare coverage, this is not that. If you are looking for academic reinforcement and structured growth, you are in the right place.
Smaller by Design: Only 44 students per shift to preserve instructional quality and structure.
Tuition & Logistics
Part Time weekly Tutition
$175
per child
1st Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2nd Shift: 12:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
42 children maximum per shift
One Time registration Fee
$250
per child
This covers your child for the entire 2026-2027 school year and includes:
Breakfast snack
Daily snacks
Materials and supplies
Virtual field trips
On-site field trips
Discounts & Policies
- 10% Sibling Discount off the second child
- Weekly enrollment required (no drop-in care available)
- Tuition covers the full week regardless of attendance
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU WAIT
You tell yourself you will figure it out later. Then July rolls around, and you start calling around. Every quality program is full. The places that still have openings are the ones you would never choose for your child.
You end up settling. Your child ends up in a place where they are watched but not taught. And those critical early years, the ones you cannot get back, slip by.
This is the decision that shapes your child's first real experience with school. Make it the right one.
WHY YOU NEED TO ENROLL RIGHT NOW
Limited Capacity
We only accept 42 children per shift. Once those spots are filled, enrollment for that shift closes.
Preparation Takes Time
IYour child's success here depends on us knowing them well, their routines, their personality, their needs. Early enrollment gives us time to prepare for them specifically.
Enrollment Closes July 31, 2026
After this date, enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year ends. If you want your child here, you have to act before the deadline.
Best Decision You Make This Year
Choosing the right program for your child during these foundational years is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Do not leave it for later.
Inspire Creative Schools
A structured academic enrichment program where children strengthen reading, sharpen thinking, and build confidence.
Locations & Dates
Address: 1510 East Dixon Blvd
Shelby NC 28152
August 17, 2026 - May 28, 2027 | Monday through Friday
If you have questions before enrollment opens, you can call: 980-460-2323
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