Greater Life Academy
Greater Life Academy Preschool in the Matthews–Mint Hill area provides a safe, faith-based learning environment for young children to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We are passionate about helping every child feel loved, supported, and prepared for future success through engaging early childhood education and caring teachers.
Mission Statement
Greater Life Academy exists to provide a Christ-centered early childhood education that nurtures the whole child — heart, mind, and spirit — in a loving and secure environment.
Philosophy of Education
We believe the early years of childhood are precious, foundational, and deeply impactful in shaping a child’s future. Through purposeful play, structured learning, biblical teaching, and loving guidance, we help children develop confidence, curiosity, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.
What days and times do you offer?
Schedule: Monday–Thursday
School Year: September–May *School year runs the Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day.
Class Hours:
• Ones (1K): 9:00am–12:00pm
• Twos, Threes, Fours: 9:00am–1:00pm (Packed lunch required for 2K–4K)
What is the cost?
Ones (1K) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (18 months–2 years; age cutoff does not apply. Must be mobile and able to drink from a sippy cup.)
Monday / Wednesday — $210/month
Tuesday / Thursday — $210/month
Monday–Thursday — $320/month
Twos (2K) | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Must turn 2 years old by August 31. Packed lunch required.)
Monday / Wednesday — $225/month
Tuesday / Thursday — $225/month
Monday–Thursday — $340/month
Threes (3K) | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Must turn 3 years old by August 31. Fully potty trained. Packed lunch required.)
Monday / Wednesday — $225/month
Tuesday / Thursday — $225/month
Monday–Thursday — $340/month
Fours (4K) | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Must turn 4 years old by August 31. Fully potty trained. Packed lunch required.)
Monday–Thursday — $350/month
What is your curriculum?
Our program provides a wide variety of learning experiences designed to enrich the social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, musical and physical development of each child in a warm Christian atmosphere. Our program focuses on developing the whole child. Each child is unique, and our program is designed to meet their varied interests and developmental needs.
Our curriculum includes, but is not limited to the following:
Christian values
Prayers, songs, and Bible stories
Free choice activities in learning centers
Individualized learning
Language skills/Amazing Action Alphabet
Letter recognition, sound recognition, and pre-reading skills/Amazing Action Alphabet
Science skills
Social skills
Creative arts
Physical play
Dramatic play
Math skills
What are the admissions and enrollment requirements?
• Children must meet age requirements by August 31 in groups 3k & 4K.
• Enrollment is secured after registration fee payment and confirmation.
• Required forms must be completed before the first day of school.
Contact Us
Please email us at academy@glc.email
Want to learn more about Greater Life Academy?
Use the link to create an account through Brightwheel and fill out our interest form.
