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The Horton Early Learning Experience

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Fun, hands-on learning for ages 6 months–6 years.
STEM, Spanish, Yoga, Arts & More in a safe, nurturing environment.

Fun, hands-on learning for ages 6 months–6 years. STEM, Spanish, Yoga, Arts & More in a safe, nurturing environment.

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The Horton Early
Learning Experience

The Horton Early
Learning Experience

At Gifted Stars Early Learning Academy Preschool, we offer intentionally small, nurturing early childhood and private elementary programs for children ages 6 months through elementary school and operate Monday through Friday.

Our owner-designed curriculum blends collaborative learning, life skills, NC standards, and STEM to create a fun, hands-on learning experience. With small class sizes and age-specific classrooms, we focus on each child’s growth, confidence, and readiness for school.

Led by founder Ms. Jasmine—an experienced early childhood educator and mother—Gifted Stars is more than childcare. It’s a community built on care, connection, and a passion for helping children shine.

Discover the Gifted Stars difference—contact us today to learn more!

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Our Goals

Strong Foundations Start
with Happy Learners

Strong Foundations Start
with Happy Learners

Our goal is to make learning for all ages fun and non-intimidating by encouraging laughter and provoking smiles. Our goal is to give each child in our care a solid and well-rounded skill base to help prepare them for a strong beginning in grade school.

Nurturing Environment
We create a safe, warm, and welcoming space where every child feels valued, loved, and encouraged to grow — emotionally, socially, and academically.
Joyful, Child-Centered Learning
Learning at Gifted Stars is built around hands-on activities, thematic lessons, play, and exploration — making education fun, engaging, and meaningful for each child.
Foundational Readiness & Growth
We focus on preparatory kindergarten readiness through a comprehensive curriculum that blends STEM, discovery learning, life skills, language, and cultural experiences to build strong foundational skills.
Holistic Development
We support the whole child — intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally — through activities like outdoor play, sign language, art, yoga, and multicultural exposure.
Partnership with Families
We value open communication and collaboration with families, keeping them connected to their child’s daily experiences, developmental milestones, and milestones through tools like the parent app and regular updates.
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What We Offer

Preparing Young
Minds for a
Bright Future

Preparing Young Minds for a Bright Future

A hands-on, play-based, STEM-infused learning experience for children 6 months–6 years. We combine weekly themed lessons, Spanish & sign language, arts, yoga, field trips, and healthy organic snacks—all in a safe, nurturing, small-group environment that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

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Separate After-school

Designed for families needing afternoon care, our After-School Program runs Monday–Friday | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM. This program is separate from our half-day preschool—children may enroll in one program only. We provide a nurturing environment that supports growth, routine, and preparation for a grade-school schedule.

Arts & Crafts

Arts and crafts activities are essential for young minds to explore and express themselves. Our students participate in daily arts and craft activities that align with our weekly curriculum and theme. At the end of each semester, we host an art show for students and their families to attend and showcase their artwork.

Sign Language

Our daily sign language addition has been perfect for many families. Sign language helps your child communicate at such a young age. If you have specific questions about day-to-day activities or the program timeline, simply get in touch!

Parents Reviews

Partnering with Parents,
Guiding Children’s Future.

Partnering with Parents,
Guiding Children’s Future.

With our parent app, you receive real-time updates on your child’s daily activities, including photos and videos throughout the day, diaper changes and potty-time updates, feeding information, direct communication with teachers and the owner/director through in-app messaging, and access to simple and secure online payment options.

My son has been going to Gifted Stars for going on 8 months now. Honestly at the time my expectations were low. We mainly put him in for the socialization which we thought would help with his speech delay. In January my son was barely even saying "mama". He has come so far and today he will say 3-4 word sentences. They've even exceeded my expectations in that my son is learning his letters, counting to 10, identifying shapes and more. Everyday my son is excited to go to school. He loves his teachers and his classmates. 10/10 recommend.
Parent
We enrolled our baby boy (5 months) for a little bit until we had to move, and we were really pleased with our very first daycare experience. Gifted Stars was extremely accommodating, polite, and helpful. They took great care of our baby and were very forthcoming. The teachers were so kind and obviously cared so much about all of the children. I really appreciated their consistent use of the app - it made it so much easier being away from my baby for the first time! We highly recommend if you need a part-time daycare with a friendly atmosphere, experienced teachers, and attentive care!
Eliza Thulson
Our son is three and a half and has just started and LOVES going to school with Gifted Stars. He has never been in preschool before and the teachers have been very warm and welcoming with him and make him feel very comfortable. He is always excited after and tells me he cannot wait to go back. Our son also loves open gym time as there is a large trampoline, zip line, and multiple swings to play on. Highly recommend! Wonderful balance between organized instruction and open play.
Chloé Puscheck
I am so blessed to have found this preschool. Prior to enrolling my daughter had never attended daycare, and in just a few short months her socialization skills have advanced and so has her vocabulary and she has learned so much! I highly recommend Gifted Stars, you will not find a safer more nurturing environment for your child.
Demetria Howell
How it started in October 2021 3 Now she's reading on her own and ready to go into kindergarten! Thank y'all for preparing her for the next stages! She will miss her pals a ton for sure.
Summer Semnani
Gifted Stars is an excellent program with an amazing staff and great facilities. The keep you up to date with photos and events and are an all around life saver. Thank you to the amazing teachers and staff !!!
DeTrea Smith

Updates & Events

Gifted Stars
News & Events

Gifted Stars News & Events

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Welcome to the Gifted Stars News & Events hub! We believe that a strong foundation starts with keeping our families closely connected and informed. Here, you will find the latest updates on our joyful, child-centered activities and everything happening within our academy. From highlights of our weekly STEM and Spanish lessons to important announcements and upcoming milestones, this space is your window into the Horton Early Learning Experience.

Curriculum Spotlights

Discover what your children are exploring in their daily sign language, yoga, and hands-on discovery learning sessions so you can keep the conversation going at home.

Upcoming Gatherings

Stay informed about scheduled field trips, special community visitors, and our highly anticipated end-of-semester Art Shows.

Program Reminders

Timely updates regarding our After-School Program, holiday schedules, and any new features rolling out on our real-time parent communication app.