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Kiddie Academy of Five Forks

Every day, your child's imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum. Kiddie Academy of Five Forks empowers and prepares them for life.

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Our Hours

Mon 7am - 6pm

Tue 7am - 6pm

Wed 7am - 6pm

Thu 7am - 6pm

Fri 7am - 6pm

321 Scuffletown Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29681

Phone: 864-627-1985

Fax: 864-451-7433

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We're always looking for positive, energetic people with a passion for educating children.

Careers at Five Forks

What Makes Our Kiddie Academy Special

Our Life Essentials^® curriculum is uniquely focused on the development of the outcomes that prepare children for life. At Kiddie Academy of [ACADEMY], your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our highly trained educators are there every step of the way to guide, nurture, and cultivate your child’s development.

What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You’ll Love

Nutritious lunch and snacks provided
State-of-the-art classrooms designed around children’s needs
Schedules that are convenient for full-time working families
Communications and photos about your child’s day through our Academy Link^® app

Highlights of Our Academy

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Meet the Owner

Erin Wackerhagen

We want to take a moment and introduce ourselves as the new owners of the Kiddie Academy of Five Forks. I am Erin Wackerhagen and I will be the primary owner with the assistance of my husband Dan. We have two children, Daniel (13) and Caroline (11). We have lived in Greenville for almost 11 years and feel blessed to call it home. I graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelors of Education in Secondary Education and a minor in Elementary Education. I also obtained a Masters of Teaching from Southern Wesleyan University. I have 9 years of classroom experience in a variety of settings along with 2 years of management experience as the Executive Director of Soccer Shots of the Upstate. I am excited to use my skills and passions in a new way! Dan is also a graduate of Clemson University and is a US Army Veteran. He is a strong leader with a passion for business and for the local community. His experiences as the Co-Owner of Soccer Shots of the Upstate and his present ownership of a successful mold remediation franchise here in the Upstate will be a great asset to us. Our first introduction to the Kiddie Academy of Five Forks was about 6 years ago when we began our journey as Foster Parents seeking care for one of our little ones. It was important to us that the children in our care had an opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and caring environment while we could not be with them. Kiddie Academy met all of these needs and more. We have always been impressed with the focus on developing the whole child through a high-quality curriculum and safe environment. We are excited to be a part of the Kiddie Academy community!

Meet Our Team

Ms. Haylee Ehrie

Director

Welcome to Kiddie Academy of Five Forks! We are pleased to introduce our Academy Director Ms. Haylee. She currently been our Director since 2017 and holds a degree in Early Childhood Education along with her degree in Organizaional Leadership. Ms. Haylee is in her 12th year of working in Early Childhood and has enjoyed every moment of it! The most rewarding part for her is the collerbration between the children and their family. She strives to provide the best experience and education for each family who attends Kiddie Academy. In her spare time, Ms. Haylee enjoys visiting historic sites and trying different cultural cuisines.

Ms. Heather Atwood

Assistant Director

Kiddie Academy of Five Forks welcomes Ms. Heather as our Assistant Director. Ms. Heather is a former certified public school teacher with her degree in Elementry Education. She has taught Kindgerten and 1st grade for several years. Ms. Heather has a passion for early childhood education and understands the great impact early childcare teachers make on the children in their care. Ms. Heather strives to help Kiddie Academy foster the best learning enviroment for all ages and create lasting bonds with their families. In her free time she enjoy traveling, discovering new eateries, reading novels, and biking and playing board games with her family. Heather just moved here from Washington state with her husband and three children Jaelynn (11), Weston (6), and Hazel (3)!