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Playwise Preschool Academy

Childcare & preschool - Huntersville, NC

★★★★★4.6(32 reviews)
Our services
Preschool ProgramFull-Week ChildcareSocial & Emotional DevelopmentCurriculum-Based LearningParent Communication
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Our story

About Playwise Preschool Academy.

Playwise Preschool Academy is a childcare and preschool program serving families in Huntersville, near Lake Norman. The academy operates Monday through Friday and is designed to support young children's growth across social, emotional, and academic dimensions in a structured, nurturing environment.

Families consistently highlight the program's organization, cleanliness, and attentive staff. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to spark curiosity while maintaining a warm, caring atmosphere that helps children feel secure — particularly those attending preschool for the first time.

With a 4.6-star rating across 32 reviews, Playwise has earned a strong reputation among Huntersville-area families for its genuine commitment to each child's development and its clear, reliable communication with parents.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Where is Playwise Preschool Academy located?

Playwise Preschool Academy is based in Huntersville, in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.

What does Playwise Preschool Academy offer?

Playwise Preschool Academy offers Preschool Program, Full-Week Childcare, Social & Emotional Development, Curriculum-Based Learning and Parent Communication as a childcare & preschool in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.

What days is Playwise Preschool Academy open?

Playwise Preschool Academy is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. See the hours above for exact times.

How can I contact Playwise Preschool Academy?

You can reach Playwise Preschool Academy by phone at +1 704-604-9056 or through their website, or find their full details on this LKN Life profile.

Our reviews

What locals are saying.

Reviews from Google

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Michelle Citrin
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★★★★★Dec 2025
Playwise and its staff are the most organized, thoughtful, clean, and supportive school we have experienced. We recently moved to the Huntersville area, and our previous school experiences do not compare to this level of professionalism and organization. Playwise offers the perfect blend of a relaxed, nurturing environment with strong structure and intention. Our 5-year-old has truly excelled here and learns more in three hours than in eight hours at other programs we’ve tried. The teachers genuinely care about the children, and the environment feels incredibly safe, cozy, and welcoming. They offer creative activities every day, provide great structure, and focus on teaching children to be independent and kind. We get regular communication, photos and in depth newsletters to share class activities. We can’t speak highly enough about this school and only wish they offered a kindergarten program.
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Christine Cerniglia
Google reviewer
★★★★★Aug 2025
Playwise is a wonderful place. I was nervous to send my 4 year old out of the home for the first time, but Playwise made it easy. She was safe, cared for, and loved her time there. Her teachers were delightful. She grew socially, emotionally and academically. Wish we could send our kids to Playwise for all their school years!
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Tabitha Engel
Google reviewer
★★★★★Feb 2026
We loved playwise. Our daughter attended for about 2 years and she met her best friend there. The communication was great, and I could tell the teachers really cared for their students.
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Erin G.
Google reviewer
★★★★★May 2025
Playwise has been such a gift for our family. From day one, the staff welcomed our child with kindness, structure and genuine care. We’ve seen so much growth socially and emotionally, alongside thoughtful activities planned each day truly spark curiosity and fun of our 4yo. We’ve especially appreciated the communication and the detailed progress reports at the end of the year. They show how well the teachers know and support each child. It’s clear the Playwise team is passionate about early childhood education, and we’re so grateful our child’s experience has been here.
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Jared R
Google reviewer
★★★★★Jun 2024
My wife and I cannot say enough good things about Playwise. Jodi and the entire preschool team were incredible over the last year. The curriculum is well organized and our son grew so much within the year. The staff is always so kind, upbeat and patient with the kids. You can tell they care about their profession and the children. They are also very communicative with everything. I would highly recommend anyone needing a preschool to look at Playwise.
+1 704-604-9056