From Early Learning to Lifelong Success

Walton Academy was created as a natural next step for families who began their education journey at Children’s World Learning Center. For more than 30 years, CWL had laid the groundwork for high-quality early childhood education in Greenville, NC—helping children build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning from the start.

Walton Academy extends that same philosophy through kindergarten to eighth grade, offering a cohesive and nurturing learning experience that bridges early childhood and K-8 education. As a private K-8 school in Greenville, NC, we provide students with a strong academic foundation and the skills they need to succeed in high school and beyond.

Building on the Foundations of Early Learning

The educational principles that guild Children’s World—play-based discovery, individualized attention, and development of the whole child—are woven into every classroom at Walton Academy.

We believe that a child’s earliest experiences shape their long-term success. Research shows that students who are supported academically and socially by third grade are far more likely to thrive through middle school and beyond. Walton Academy was founded to ensure that children continue to grow in the same environment that fostered their first steps toward learning.

Our seamless approach allows children to move confidently from preschool to elementary and middle school without losing the sense of security, curiosity, and community that has been nurtured since infancy.

The Walton Academy Difference

Walton Academy was born from the growth and success of Children’s World Learning Center, inspired by educational research and a shared mission to provide an uninterrupted continuum of learning. Our curriculum is designed to meet each child where they are, while encouraging them to reach higher through an accelerated, developmentally appropriate program.

Students benefit from:

• Low student-to-teacher ratios, allowing for personalized instruction and one-on-one guidance.
• Innovative classrooms equipped with technology that enhances learning and keeps students engaged.
• Hands-on labs and assessments that adapt to each child’s capabilities and progress.
• Supportive teachers who focus on academic growth and character development in equal measure.

Smooth Transitions, Strong Connections

For families from Children’s World Learning Center, Walton Academy feels like a natural next step—not a new beginning. Familiar faces, routines, and expectations help students feel confident and ready from day one.

New families are welcomed with the same care through our personalized onboarding and convenient transportation between Children’s World Learning Centers and our campus.

Together, Children’s World and Walton Academy create a seamless, supportive pathway from early learning through middle school—one built on trust, consistency, and a shared commitment to helping every child grow with curiosity, confidence, and compassion.

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