It is our mission to share the love of Jesus with children and families by providing Christ-centered, excellent early education. We have earned our NC five-star license, and NAEYC accreditation, which reflects the high standards to which we hold our teachers and our program. Most importantly, we teach children and families about their “Refuge and Strength, our ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1) found in the love of Jesus, our Savior.
Refuge Early Learning Center was established as Precious Lambs Early Learning Center in 1997 and provided excellent, Christian care and early education for 25 years under that name as a part of the ministry of Gethsemane Lutheran Church. In 2023, our entire ministry rebranded as Refuge. Under our new name, we continue to offer the same excellence in care and Christian education as a ministry of our church.
We know that your child is your most precious gift. We believe that the best atmosphere for learning is one in which collaboration between home and school is strong. It would be an honor to partner with you for your child’s growth. Working together, we aim to provide a close-knit community for children to learn and grow in many ways: