Young Explorers Enrichment Center

09/02/2026

After homework time…..we get creative!!! Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy

08/27/2026

Our location inside of the Family Life Center at Christ UMC Charlotte 8020 Bellhaven Rd. picks up exclusively from Mountain Island Charter School. We have 2 spaces available. www.youngexplorerscenter.com
After School Meal
Homework Help
Fun Activities
Visit us Monday-Thursday 5:00-6:00 for a tour.

08/22/2026

From one small business to another, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude! 💙
A massive thank you to We Coat for supporting the Young Explorers Enrichment Center team by providing us with a top-tier meeting and training space.

Founded in 2022 by Kristi and Joe Nemec alongside Marine Corps veteran Joe Sherlock, We Coat is a family-owned commercial roof coating specialist based right here in Charlotte, NC. Built on honesty, community, and over 40 years of combined experience, they help businesses protect and maximize their roofing investments without the hassle of a full replacement.
We love seeing local businesses lift each other up. Experience the We Coat difference today! 🏢✨

08/21/2026

After School FUN FRIDAY📚🏃🏿‍♀️🤪

08/20/2026

08/07/2026

🌟 180 precious lives touched and endless summer memories made! 🌟
This summer at Young Explorers, we were proud to give working families a safe, enriching, and affordable place to send their children during working hours. Access to quality child care shouldn't be a luxury—no family should ever have to suffer in a child care desert. 💛
🚲 A huge shoutout to our incredible friends at Wells Fargo! Thanks to their generous donation of brand-new bicycles, our campers rode into the season with huge smiles and brighter futures.
Thank you to everyone who made this summer possible. Together, we are showing our community that !

08/06/2026

Our Young Explorers had the opportunity to take a Yoga Class once a week with Ms. Casey Lockler. A great instructor who taught them the skill, health benefits and included Social Emotional Learning. We thank the Jack and Jill of America Charlotte Chapter for funding this initiative.

08/06/2026

🏫 OPEN HOUSE IS ALMOST HERE! 🏫

We are so excited to welcome our students and families for Open House! We’ve added an additional session for Grades 1-6 - no sign-up required! Simply come to the time that works best for your family.

Open House Sessions
- Kindergarten: 9:00-11:00 AM
- Grades 1-6: Choose ONE session:
⏰ 12:00-2:00 PM OR
⏰ 4:00-6:00 PM

✨ Meet your child’s teacher
🏫 Visit the classrooms
🖍️ Drop off school supplies
🥪 Set up your student's lunch account
🎒 Learn about the upcoming school year
🤝 Connect with our amazing staff

Student rosters will be shared before Open House, so you’ll know exactly who your child’s teacher is before you arrive!

We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year together. See you soon! 🎉

08/06/2026

…and this is why we do what we do!

“The phone has just stopped ringing. It’s silence.”

07/31/2026

💙🌙 Sponsor Spotlight: Young Explorers Enrichment Center 🌙💙

AJ and the Cool Kids Autism Foundation is proud to recognize Young Explorers Enrichment Center as a Moonlight Dreamer Sponsor for our Under the Cherry Moon Gala on August 8!

Young Explorers Enrichment Center has been more than a sponsor—they have been a steadfast supporter of our mission since day one. Their unwavering commitment to our organization and the families we serve has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued partnership.

At Young Explorers Enrichment Center, they believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. They are deeply committed to ensuring working families have access to affordable, high-quality childcare while providing exceptional early childhood education that helps children build a strong foundation for lifelong success. Their dedication to children, families, and the community perfectly aligns with the mission of AJ and the Cool Kids Autism Foundation.

We are honored to have Young Explorers Enrichment Center standing beside us as we continue to advocate for inclusion, acceptance, and opportunities for children of all abilities.

📍 Young Explorers Enrichment Center
🌐 Website: https://www.youngexplorerscenter.com
📘 Facebook: Young Explorers Enrichment Center
📸 Instagram: YEEC Day Camps

Thank you, Young Explorers Enrichment Center, for believing in our vision from the very beginning and for your continued investment in children, families, and our community. Your support is helping us create brighter futures for every child.