- Overview
- Programs
- Our Team
- Schedule Options
About Carolina Kids Child Development Center Preschool in Rock Hill, SC
Carolina Kids Child Development Center, Rock Hill offers nurturing child care and quality preschool programming for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We make the most of your child’s first educational experiences through a skill-based approach that is proven to prepare young minds for success in kindergarten.
Our proprietary curriculum and dedicated teachers work in harmony to create personalized learning experiences for every child in our care. And, as elementary schools are altering schedules, we are here to serve your needs and the needs of your school-aged children with enhanced programs to help with virtual learning sessions and more.
We are proud to lead the way in preparing children for kindergarten. Through our specialized curriculum and dedicated teachers, we strive to ensure that your child is not just ready for kindergarten, but ready to excel. In 2024, 100% of the Pre-K children assessed in our school demonstrated Readiness or Advanced Readiness for Kindergarten!
Our Preschool’s Programs
- Infant Daycare (ages 6 weeks to 1 year)
- Toddler Daycare (ages 1 to 2)
- Early Preschool (ages 2 to 3)
- Preschool (ages 3 to 4)
- Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4 to 5)
- School-Age Program (ages 5 to 12)
- Summer Camp (ages 5 to 12)
School-Age Program
Need an After School program for your elementary student? Our After School students love having their own space away from our preschoolers in our separate school age building. After School students enjoy an afternoon with friends and get help with homework. We provide transportation from the following elementary schools: YPA, Mt. Gallant, India Hook, Cherry Park, Old Pointe and York Road. And, as elementary schools are altering schedules, we are here to serve your needs and the needs of your school-aged children with enhanced programs to help with virtual learning sessions and more.
Ascend Curriculum
Thanks to the flexibility of our Ascend Curriculum, we take an individualized approach to early childhood education and encourage every child to progress towards age-appropriate goals at their natural pace. New skills are introduced sequentially in 9 different learning domains each month and activities are modified to fit the interests and current skill level of each child. This skill-based approach to early education ensures that every child feels engaged, supported, and challenged and makes learning fun!
Kind Child Program
Another significant part of our curriculum is our Kind Child program. Kind Child is a year-long program for children ages two and older that helps our teachers nurture and strengthen every child’s social and emotional skills. We have found that when we focus on the emotional well-being of each child in our care, we strengthen our school as well. We are confident that Kind Child will continue to strengthen the culture of our entire preschool center by elevating every child’s feelings of happiness, improving their well-being, and enriching their friendships.
Cadence KickStart™ Soccer
Big Fun. Little Players. Growing Confidence.
Cadence KickStart™ Soccer is a high-energy enrichment program designed to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork through fun, age-appropriate soccer play. Led by the teachers your child already knows and trusts, it’s seamlessly built into the school day.
Program Highlights:
Designed for ages 3–5
12-week program (once per week)
40–50 minute sessions
Builds balance, coordination, and motor skills
Encourages listening, teamwork, and confidence
Integrated into your child’s daily schedule
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Savannah Joyner
School Director
I’m thrilled to be a part of the Carolina Kids family! Born and raised in Rock Hill, I now live here with my wonderful husband and our two amazing sons. My journey in early childhood education began after earning my degree in the field. I started as a toddler teacher in 2019, and over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in a variety of administrative roles. In January 2023, I proudly stepped into the role of Director—a position that truly feels like home. Working with children has always been my passion. Watching them learn, grow, and discover the world around them brings me so much joy. I genuinely can’t imagine doing anything else! Outside of work, I love spending time camping with my family, getting lost in a great book, and tending to my garden.
Madison Twedt
Assistant Director
I’m a Fort Mill native, but I’m incredibly proud to now serve as the Assistant Director at our Rock Hill location. I love getting to know each family that walks through our doors. My heart is in helping families feel welcomed, supported, and confident whether it’s during the enrollment process or just chatting about your child’s day. My background is in enrollment and family engagement, and nothing brings me more joy than building real connections and being a part of your little one’s early learning experience. Outside of my administrative experience, I started with the company in a young toddler classroom, and it was a joy to watch children grow into their personalities! Outside of Carolina Kids, I spend most of my time with my partner Kevin and our three wild and wonderful boys: Beckham, Brayden, and Alias. I enjoy shopping with my sister Hannah and family dinners. Life is full and fun, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Krista Rowland
Teacher of the Year
Krista began her journey working with children through volunteer work with various Rock Hill schools and local sports programs from 2000 to 2016. With degrees in Business and Logistics, she spent 12 years in the corporate world before following her heart and joining the Carolina Kids family in January 2018. Krista is thrilled to be working with children and families again. She finds joy in witnessing every stage of child development and especially loves watching kids build confidence as they master new skills. Originally born in Pennsylvania, Krista was raised in Rock Hill, where she continues to live today. She has two grown children and is a proud grandmother to a sweet granddaughter! As a child, Krista danced competitively and once dreamed of becoming a professional ballerina. When she’s not at work, Krista enjoys crafting, scrapbooking, event planning, vintage shopping, and spending time with her beloved wiener dog, Gunther. In recognition of her outstanding work ethic, strong relationships with families, and dedication to providing developmentally appropriate activities, Krista was honored as Teacher of the Year in 2025.
Childcare Schedule Options That Work With Your Life
Every family’s routine is unique — and your childcare should be too. With Cadence Education, our Family of Schools may offer various schedule options designed to fit your life.
Each of our school’s are unique, and may not offer all of the options listed below. Talk with your School Director to learn what options are available for your family at this location.
FlexiPass — New Flexible Care Option!
When schedules change, or the grandparents cancel, or life just gets busy, FlexiPass gives you five prepaid days of care that you can use whenever* you need them, one at a time or all at once. No registration fees. No ongoing tuition. Just dependable care when you need it most.
Schedule a Time to Tour Our School
Our online scheduler is currently unavailable in this browser.
