Excel 12: Henderson Drive
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Welcome to Excel 12 on Henderson Drive in Jacksonville.
Serving preschoolers through school-age children, this center provides engaging classroom experiences, dependable care, and a supportive staff committed to helping each child grow with confidence.
- Address
- 2965 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546
- Phone
- (910) 455-0979
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 6:15 AM–6:00 PM
- 4 through 12 years
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K/NCPK, School Age Before and After Care, and Summer Camp
- Meals Provided
- Breakfast, Lunch, and PM Snack
- Transportation
- Drop off and pick up at Parkwood, Clyde Erwin, JCE, Summersill, and Carolina Forest
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Three School & NC Pre-K Programs
Early opportunities. Stronger beginnings.
We’re proud to offer North Carolina’s Three School program for age-three learners and the NC Pre-K program for four-year-olds, providing eligible families with high-quality early education options designed to build confidence, school readiness, and a lifelong love of learning.
Three School (Age 3)
Three School is a locally supported, play-based early learning program for three-year-olds. Designed for low-income and at-risk families, it helps children build early literacy, math, social-emotional, and motor skills through hands-on, child-centered learning.
Learn MoreNC Pre-K (Age 4)
NC Pre-K is a free, state-funded early learning program for eligible four-year-olds. Designed especially for children at risk of not attending preschool, it builds early literacy, math, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills through structured, high-quality instruction that prepares them for kindergarten success.
Learn MoreBoth programs provide equitable access to early learning for families who qualify, ensuring children enter kindergarten with the skills, confidence, and readiness they need to thrive.
Community & Classroom Fun
Learning at Excel 12 extends far beyond the classroom. Through themed celebrations, hands-on activities, and community engagement, we make every season special and meaningful for our students.
Classroom Parties
From Valentine’s Day to St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween, we bring holidays to life through crafts, games, and connection.
Special Attire Days
From Wacky Hair Day to Rodeo Week, we make learning fun with themed dress-up days tied to events, holidays, and weekly lessons.
Fun Within the Community
Through special visits from community helpers and local professionals, children get to learn about the world around them.
These experiences help children connect what they learn in class to the world around them, building confidence and compassion with every adventure.
Our Staff
Our Henderson Drive team is made up of dedicated educators who bring warmth, expertise, and heart to every classroom. Together, they create an environment where children feel safe, supported, and celebrated for who they are.
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2965 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546