The Journey

Pre-K programs provide positive early learning experiences that help young children develop skills they need to succeed in school.


Strong Pre-K programs support increased brain development in young children so they arrive at kindergarten with a solid foundation; therefore, they are more likely to make a smooth transition into formal schooling.


There are 4 key dimensions of academic readiness:

  • Language, literacy, and math skills
  • Thinking skills
  • Self-control
  • Self-confidence



The benefits of Pre-K are not limited to test scores. Children who enroll in a high-quality Pre-K program attend school more regularly, have fewer behavior problems, and develop better reading skills.

Georgetown county has size-able and persistent achievement gaps between students based on race and socioeconomic status. Access to quality public education or affordable private alternatives is often severely limited in rural areas with funding usually directed to the larger cities.


Based on data collected by First Steps South Carolina:


  • Close to 50% of children ages 0-5 live in poverty or low-income households.
  • 54% of children ages 3-4 are not enrolled in preschool.
  • By the time SC's young children arrive at school, more than half have already fallen behind.
  • Over 60% of kindergarteners are "not ready" to start school.


Our Solution, Vision, Mission

Our curriculum considers the whole child, including their full range of academic, social, emotional, and physical needs. Our holistic approach takes the long view of what a child needs today to be prepared for the next few years in school, career, and life. Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate, academically rigorous, and whole child focused.


MCA wishes to empower students to become confident, productive, and successful members of our community by providing an environment that fosters a desire for learning, a spirt of service, and exceptional character by promoting academic challenges, exemplifying high ethical values, and partnering with families.


We desire to inspire excellence with a rigorous curriculum and academic support while exemplifying and encouraging the values of compassion, leadership, and service.


Mingo Creek Academy will work collaboratively with families to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for success both inside and outside of the classroom; to prepare students for academic readiness by improving self-control, thinking skills, language, literacy, math skills and self confidence.


We believe in the power of soliciting financial and community support from donors, sponsors, grants, and fundraising events to provide all underserved, rural area families as an opportunity to enroll, despite their inability to pay.

How We Can Make a Difference