About The Learning Tree
A place rooted in care, curiosity, and community.
Our mission
To provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child is known, valued, and empowered to grow.
Founded in 2009, The Learning Tree is a family-owned childcare center rooted in Christian values serving thousands of families in the Wilmington area.
We believe that early childhood is a precious season of life. Our role is not to rush children through it, but to walk alongside them—with patience, wonder, and respect for their unique pace of development.
Our center is licensed by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education and maintains high standards for health, safety, and educational quality.
Our values
The principles that guide everything we do.
Nurture
Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and loved throughout their day.
Nature
We bring the outdoors in and take learning outside whenever possible.
Community
Families, teachers, and children learn and grow together as a team.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to high standards in care, curriculum, and communication.