About
We have been offering quality care since 1967. Finding the right preschool for your child is one of the most important foundations for their educational career. Not only will they lay their first academic cornerstones, but valuable social and motor skills. These skills are first developed in preparation for success in kindergarten and onto their college years. As your child takes these first steps in schooling, it is important to find a preschool that will not only nurture them academically, but spiritually as well. At Northside Academy for Early Learning, we believe that by partnering with you, the parents, we can give each and every one of our students a solid foundation to excel throughout their schooling and their lives. At the Academy for Early Learning, our preschool begins at 6 weeks of age and continues until the Kindergarten transition time; covering the most important years of learning in your child’s life.
We realize the great responsibility that is ours in providing quality care, academic instruction, and instilling Christian character by teaching it and living it; encouraging each student to reach his or her full potential physically, socially, academically and spiritually. We seek to help parents train the children in the way of the Lord, and it is of vital importance that we work together in this pursuit. We believe that the development of your child into a mature Christian young person will, in part, be determined by the examples we set and the challenges we place before them
Our Director
Leah Beattie is the Director at Northside Academy for Early Learning. We have been offering quality care since 1967. We are a GS-110-106 Licensing Center and we comply and meet all NCDEE State Rules, Policies and Procedure as well as all Mecklenburg County Health and Sanitation. You will find our center to be very neat and clean and our environment to be friendly, loving and caring. Our goal here at the AEL is to partner with parents in the care and educational training of their children. We are an education you can have faith in!!
Meet our Team!
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We are so excited to partner with you in the early learning experience for your child!
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Meloney Whittle
Director
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Meloney Whittle brings nearly 30 years of experience in early childhood education, with a rich background in teaching and administration. She holds an associate degree in early childhood education and is a certified level II administrator. Meloney is dedicated to nurturing children’s growth, advocating for their education, and ensuring their developmental needs are met.
Meloney’s passion for her work is deeply rooted in her faith. She embraces her love for Jesus and looks forward to sharing this faith with the children, families, and staff at Northside. Meloney’s commitment to excellence extends beyond education, fostering an environment where values and character development play a significant role in shaping young minds.
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TIFFANY SIMPSON
Assistant Director
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Aileen Fajardo
Floater
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Angela Wilkins
2's
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Anyssa Vega
2's
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TERRY LEWIS-CROWDER
Floater
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SAM SPOTO
1's
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KAYLEE CARROLL
Toddlers
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LINDSEY COX
Afterschool
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KARINA MONTEAGUDO
Infants
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JULIE DIGGS
Floating Staff
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MARY DOBY
Kitchen Staff
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LINDA FOWLER
Floater
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RUTH SORTO
Infants
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SARAH DUNCAN
2's
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MARY SMITH
PRE-K
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TOHNYA MARSH
Infants
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TAMARA YARBOROUGH
PRE-K
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KIM PHILLIPS
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Ashley Foster
3's
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TRINITY STEPHENSON
Toddlers
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Mishelle Walden
Kitchen
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TERRI WETTER
2 Year Olds
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Tricia Barnhardt
3 / 4's
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Amy Smith
1's
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Shany walker
2's
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