About Us

For nearly 30 years, Wilmington Junior Academy Childcare Center has been dedicated to providing Christian-based childcare in a secure, nurturing, and family-oriented environment. Our program offers a stable foundation for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, fostering growth in all aspects of their development.

Our Mission

We are committed to providing developmentally appropriate care in a warm and secure setting that nurtures the whole child.

• Our goal is to help children:
• Recognize their individuality and self-worth
• Develop self-discipline
• Cultivate respect and understanding for others

Our Curriculum

Our learning approach is built on five essential pillars that guide daily activities and routines:

• Self-awareness – Understanding themselves
• Communication – Expressing thoughts and emotions effectively
• Respect – Valuing themselves, others, and their environment
• Problem-solving – Developing critical thinking skills
• Independence & Responsibility – Encouraging confidence and accountability

Through hands-on experiences, observation, and meaningful interactions, children explore math, science, social studies, health, and other core subjects in a way that feels natural and engaging. Daily routines also reinforce essential life skills, helping children develop healthy habits and a sense of security.

Our Commitment to Families

At Wilmington Junior Academy Childcare Center, we prioritize strong partnerships with parents. Our dedicated staff is always available to support you and your child’s journey. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

At Wilmington Junior Academy, we believe that it is important to educate the whole student – mind, body, and spirit. However, the school is only
part of this process. The most effective spiritual training takes place in the home and the church. Our school
strongly supports this training by putting it into a practical lifestyle and academic format. This is what differentiates W.J.A. from other schools.

The combination of these forces in your child’s life will be a strong deterrent to the self-centered lifestyle, so prevalent in today’s society.

The Wilmington Junior Academy staff believes that character development is of supreme importance. This school was established to provide support and training that emphasizes these uniquely Christian values, while providing the highest quality academic foundation upon which to build a successful life. We believe this will result in a lifetime of loving, learning, and working for our Creator.

Our Mission:

• Teach and demonstrate Christian values.
• Develop each child’s individual potential.
• Develop feelings of self-worth in our students.
• Encourage students to develop an interest in and experience the joy of learning.
• Provide a solid academic platform for further education.
• Train students to work and play cooperatively.
• Help children learn respect for people, classroom materials, and equipment.
• Help children understand and accept choices and their consequences.
• Provide a safe, warm, nurturing environment.
• Help children establish satisfying relationships with other children and adults.
• Help students learn to think for themselves and not merely be reflectors of
  other’s thoughts.
• Impart a knowledge, understanding, and personal relationship with God as their Creator & Source of Life.