Creative Academy NC

Creative Academy NC is a Preschool in Goldsboro, NC. The center provides early learning and childcare for children from birth through five years old, offering programs such as Pre‑K (ages 4‑5), Preschool (ages 3‑4), Toddler (ages 2‑3) and a School Age After‑Care program for ages 5‑12. It operates as a private non‑profit child‑care facility and holds a 5‑star license from the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The academy serves families throughout Goldsboro and the surrounding area and carries a rating of 3.40 stars.

Founded on August 25 2008 as the Wayne Child Development Center, the academy earned its 5‑star license in February 2009 based on its education standards, teacher‑to‑child ratios and program quality, and it continues to maintain that rating. The school emphasizes the Creative Curriculum and values each child’s imagination, learning through play, and goal‑setting. Families are respected for their cultural traditions and aspirations, while teachers are recognized for their knowledge, patience and collaborative spirit. Small class sizes enable individualized instruction, and staff create a nurturing environment that models positive behavior and problem‑solving. Parent communication includes two annual conferences, daily updates and a Child Specifics Notebook to track each child’s progress. The director, Brooke King, M.Ed., brings extensive experience in early childhood education and has been honored with the Outstanding Young Educator Award.

Creative Academy NC is located at 1109 Royall Ave. The campus sits just about two‑tenths of a mile from both North Herman Street and Wayne Memorial Drive, roughly three‑tenths of a mile from Goldsboro Stadium, and is within four‑tenths of a mile of Goldsboro High School, the Medstat Center and Herman Park.

With its long‑standing 5‑star license and a focus on individualized, play‑based learning, Creative Academy NC provides a trusted preschool option for families in Goldsboro.