Our Difference

Local Schools, Shared Commitment

Every Coastal Academy school has its own director, teachers, and front door. What they share is what families count on: teachers who know your child, learning through play, a secure school, and practical help for busy weeks.

At Every School

What You Can Count On

Staff Who Know Your Child

The song that settles them, the friend they look for first, the way they like to say goodbye. Our teachers learn it quickly.

Play With a Purpose

A tower of blocks is early math. A made-up story is language and problem-solving. Learning Beyond Paper turns a fun day into a full day of learning.

A School You Can Trust

Controlled entry, daily sign-in and sign-out, and Georgia's required ratios in every classroom.

You Stay in the Know

Photos and updates on your phone, and a teacher at pickup who can tell you what your child loved today.

Built Around Real Schedules

Meals and snacks provided, Drop-In Care when plans change, free Georgia Pre-K and school transportation at participating schools, and four schools so one is close to home.

LICENSED IN GEORGIA

Held to Georgia's Standards

Every Coastal Academy school is licensed by Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning and inspected regularly for health, safety, ratios, and staff qualifications. Inspection reports are public, and your director is glad to walk you through ours.

Why Our Families Trust Us

"My son (4 yrs old) and I absolutely love Coastal Academy in North Charleston! We were so upset when we had to leave due to my recent job relocation. At the time I was new to the Charleston area, and I was panicking about where my son was going to start pre-school. I had a couple of friends say to check out Coastal Academy due to its good reputation, etc; i immediately inquired and was so impressed. Once a spot opened up for Leo in the pre-school class, I was so relieved and happy! Not only did my son love going to school there each day; but the teachers, learning curriculum, professionalism, teaching styles, activities, etc. was everything I was hoping for! Misty, Ms. Nakita, and the rest of Leo’s teachers were so amazing and sweet; they really had an amazing impact on Leo! Thank you Coastal! We miss you!"

"My son has been at Coastal Academy - Hanahan for a year and we love it! He's happy, learning his daily routine, obsessed with story time 📚, and doing great with potty training thanks to his awesome teachers. Love the monthly Parents' Night too. Highly recommend! 💙"

"Overall things are wonderful!!! Everyone genuinely loves the kids and it shows! My daughter loves the activities and is always excited to share what she has learned. Gave only 4 stars since sometimes teachers discuss kids when it’s to talk negatively about them instead of regarding transfer of care. Sometimes it is also forgotten that they are young children and sometimes the things they say and do are because they are trying to figure out life too. " Our daughter absolutely loves her teachers (shoutout to Ms. Hope!), and it gives us so much peace of mind knowing how loved and well taken care of she is throughout the day. Receiving updates and pictures throughout the day truly makes our day and gives us so much reassurance knowing she’s happy, learning, and having fun while we’re away from her. They do such a great job incorporating learning, outdoor play, and fun into her days, and they even provide lunch and snacks. As busy parents, it’s so nice not having to worry about packing a million things for school every morning because they truly do it all! We couldn’t be happier with our experience and are so thankful to be part of the Lakestones community."

"My daughter attended a military preschool and it felt like she wasn’t learning or being challenged. Within her first month in Miss Tika’s class I can see so much growth in my child. Her vocabulary is expanding, she’s asking more grown questions, she is showing more independence. It feels like her teacher really tries to connect with each student and I love hearing about her day."

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Four schools across metro Atlanta, and one near you