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Child Care and Preschools in Chapel Hill

Overview of Schools and Centers in Orange County 27516

These Chapel Hill locations offer a variety of prices, age groups, school hours, and affiliations.  Lots of options here!  Click on the map to zoom in on any child care or preschool location.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      

  

Christ Church Preschool

800 Market St. Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Methodist affiliation

Ages: 2-4

Hours of Operation: 9am-1pm

          2 yrs: Mon., Wed. 9:00 - noon or Tues., Thurs. 9:00 - noon

          3 yrs: Mon.,Wed., Fri. 9:00 - noon or Tues., Thur. 9:00 - noon

          4 yrs: Monday through Friday, 9:00-noon or Monday through Thursday, 9:00-noon

Cost: fees vary. Financial aid available.

Contact Information: 919-969-1690. Visit the Christ Church Preschool website here.

 

Emerson Waldorf School Kindergarten and Nursery

6211 New Jericho Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27516

After Hours care available at $14/day

Ages: 2.5-6. Must be toilet trained.

Hours of Operation: 8:30am-3pm

Cost: $5,665-$8,774/yr. Financial aid available.

          Nursery 4-day: $5,655

          Nursery 5-day: $6,938

          Kindergarten: $8,774

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 3

Contact Information: 919-967-1858, Director Mary Leonhardi: admissions@emersonwaldorf.org. Visit the Emerson Waldorf School website here.

 

Kehillah Jewish Preschool

1200 Mason Farm Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Jewish affiliation

Ages: 12 mos-5 yrs 

Hours of Operation: 9am-noon (extended day until 12:50pm);

Pre-K: 8:30am-2:30pm, Monday - Friday

Cost: fees vary

Tues/Thurs

          1 yr: $2,300

          2 yrs: $2,250

          3 yrs: $2,000

          Pre-K (4's and 5's): $1,950

MWF

          1 yr: $3,310

        2 yrs: $3,250

        3 yrs: $3,000

        Pre-K (4's and 5's): $2,900

M-F

            1 yr: $5,610

         2 yrs: $5500

         3 yrs: $4,900

         Pre-K (4's and 5's): $4,750

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 4

Contact Information: 919-942-0233, Megan Hans: preschool@chkehillah.org. Visit the Kehillah Jewish Preschool here.

   

Our PlayHouse Preschool and Kindergarten

3501 Hwy. 54 West Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Ages: Pre-K-K (Young 2's, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs)

Hours of Operation: 8:45am-12:30pm and 1-4:45pm.

Cost: cost varies, depending on age group, number of days per week, and number of hours per day. $280-$980/mo.

Contact Information: 919-967-2700. Visit the PlayHouse website here. Owners Jay and Danielle Sunde: ourplayhousepreschool@gmail.com.

Child Care and Preschools in East Chapel Hill

Overview of Schools and Centers in Orange County 27517

Here are some additional Chapel Hill preschools, located within Orange County. Click on the map to zoom in on any location. 

   

                                                                                                                                                                                        

Children's University of Chapel Hill

1702 Legion Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27517

Ages: 6 wks-5 yrs 

Hours of Operation: 6:30am-6pm

Cost: fees vary

          Infants: $1250

          1 Year Olds: $1025

          2 Year Olds: $975

          3-5 Year Olds: $925

NC Division of Child Development Rating:  5

Contact Information: 919-967-9248. Visit the Children's University of Chapel Hill website here.

 

Triangle Preschool

5510 Barbee Chapel Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Christian affiliation

Ages: 2-5 

Hours of Operation: 9am-12:30pm. Half-day program also available.

Cost: $135-$310/mo, depending on number of days per week

          2 Day (Tues/Thurs): $135/month
          3 Day (MWF): $200/month
          5 Day: $310/month

Contact Information: 919-967-7367. Visit the Triangle Preschool website here.

 

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Child Care and Preschools in Chapel Hill 27514

Child Care and Preschools in Orange County

Prices, Hours, and Info for Chapel Hill area Child Care

 These Chapel Hill locations offer a variety of prices, age groups, school hours, and affiliations.  Lots of options here! Find the one that is right for you and your family.   Click on the map to zoom in on any child care or preschool location.  

 

   

   

   

  

                   

                

                                                      

                                                    

                                                 

                                            

                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                      

Artgarden Montessori Children's House

1603 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Montessori certified

Mornings Only Program:

          Ages: 3-4 yrs

          Hours of Operation: 8:45 - 11:45am, Monday through Friday

         Cost: $5,750.00/yr

Extended Day Program:

         Ages: 5-6 yrs        

         Hours of Operation: 8:45-2:00pm, Monday through Thursday; 8:45-11:45am Friday

         Cost: $6,612.50/yr

Contact Information: Director Cynthia Tench: cynthia@tench.com; 919-942-1339. Visit the Artgarden Montessori website here.

 

Carolina Friends Chapel Hill Early School

531 Raleigh Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Quaker affiliation

Ages: 3-6

Hours of Operation:

          Half Day: 8:30am - 12:30pm

          Full Day: 8:30am - 3:15pm

          Extended Day: 8:30am - 5:15pm

Cost: Financial aid available.

          Half Day: $8,780/yr

          Full Day: $13,160/yr

          Extended Day: $15,460/yr

Contact Information: 919-929-7080. Early School Head Teacher Sue Caldwell Donaldson sdonaldson@cfsnc.org. Visit the Chapel Hill Early School website here. 

 

Chapel Hill Cooperative Preschool

106 Purefoy Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

NAEYC-accredited

Ages: 2-5  

Hours of Operation:

          Half-Day: 7:30am-12:00pm

          Three-Quarter-Day: 7:30am-3:00pm

          Full-Day: 7:30am-5:30pm

Cost: Fees vary. Financial aid available. (scholarships through CHCP and aid through Department of Social Services and Child Care Services Association)

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 5; NAEYC-accredited

Contact Information: 919-942-3955. Director Susan Schenck. Visit the Chapel Hill Cooperative Preschool website here http://www.chapelhillcoop.com.

  

Harvest Learning Center

2400 Nelson Hwy. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Christian affiliation

Ages: Birth-5 yrs 

Hours of Operation: 7:30am-6pm

Cost: fees vary

          Infants (0-12 months) $225

          Toddlers (12-24 months) $225

          2-3 Year Olds $200

          3-5 Year Olds $190

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 5

Contact Information: 919-402-1900. Director Lynette Mitchell. Visit the Harvest Learning Center website here.

  

Montessori Day School

1165 Weaver Dairy Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

AMS certified

Ages: Pre-K-grade 6 

Hours of Operation: 8:30-11:45am (preschool) and 8:30am-2:30pm (extended day);

Cost: fees vary

          Preschool: $6950 per year (including a $900 deposit)

          Extended Day: $7650 per year (including a $900 deposit)

Contact Information: 919-929-3339. kidslovemds@yahoo.com. Visit the Montessori Day School website here.  

  

Preschool at the Chapel of the Cross

304 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Ages: 2-4 

Hours of Operation: 8:15am-12:15pm

Cost: $181-$432/mo, depending on the schedule. Financial aid available. (scholarship@pcc-ch.org); two- three- and five-day options.

          Tuesday/Thursday 8:15-12:15 = $181/mo

          Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:15-12:15 = $267/mo

          Monday-Friday 8:15-12:15 = $432/mo

Contact Information: 919-932-5074. Director Laura Gelblum: director@pcc-ch.org; 932.5074.

Enrollment: enrollment@pcc-ch.org. Visit the Chapel at the Cross website here.

 

Spanish for Fun Academy

1001 S. Columbia St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Ages: 6 wks-12 yrs 

Hours of Operation: 7:30am-5:30pm, Mon.-Fri.;

Cost: Financial aid available. Vouchers accepted

                Full Day: 7:30am-5:30pm: From $550-$1,150/mo, depending on age and number of days/wk.

                Half Day: 8:30am-12:30pm: From $325-$660/mo, depending on age and number of days/wk.

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 4

Contact Information: 919-969-9055. Visit the Spanish for Fun website here.

 

University Presbyterian Preschool

209 E. Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

NAEYC accredited

Ages: 2-TK 

Hours of Operation:

          2's: 9:10 a.m.  to 11:45 a.m.

          3's and 4's 9:00 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.

          5's 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m

Cost: $149-$367/mo. Financial aid available.

          2 year old classes: 2 days:  $149/month
          3 year old classes: 3 days:  $223/month
          4 year old class: $297/month

          5-year old class: $367/month

Contact Information: 919-929-8658. Director of the UPPS program Ellen Parker: preschool@upcch.org. Visit the University Presbyterian Preschool website here.

 

Weaver Dairy Community Preschool

124 Weaver Dairy Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Ages: 1-5

Hours of Operation:

                Three-Quarter Day: 7:30am-3:30pm

                Half Day: 7:30am-12:30pm

Cost: fees vary, depending on hours/day and age group. See a full tuition chart on the Weaver Dairy Community Preschool website. Financial aid available.

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 5

Contact Information: 919-968-4133. Directors Layne Mottola and Garland Hattman. Visit the Weaver Dairy website here.

  

YMCA Children's Center at Carol Woods

7511 Sunrise Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Ages: 2.5-5

Hours of Operation: 7:30am-5:30pm

Cost: $1,000/mo. Financial aid available through an Open Doors application - YMCA financial assistance

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 5

Contact Information: 919-960-5859. YMCA Center Director Laurie Hart. Visit the YMCA website here.

*All information current as of posting date.  Check with individual centers for the most up-to-date pricing and information.

Child Care and Preschools in Durham

Overview of Schools and Centers in Durham 27705

This is the southwest portion of Durham, near Chapel Hill and Hillsborough.  Lots of options here!  Click on the map to zoom in on any child care or preschool location.  

Carolina Friends Durham Early School

404 Alexander Ave. Durham, NC 27705

Quaker affiliation. The Carolina Friends School has a lower, middle, and upper school in addition to the early school program. Summer programs available for ages 4 - 15 yrs.

Ages: 3 - 6 yrs

Hours of Operation:  8:15am - 5:15pm

Cost: $8,780 per year for half days. $15,830 per year for extended days. Financial aid available.

Contact Information: 919-383-6602. Campus Early School Head Teacher Libby Pittman Pendergrast lpendergrast at cfsnc.org. Admissions Coordinator Kathleen Davidson  kdavidson at cfsnc.org or admissions at cfsnc.org. Visit the Carolina Friends website here.

 

Duke School

3716 Old Erwin Road Durham, NC 27705

Ages: 3 - 5yrs

Hours of Operation:  8am-3pm

Cost: $9,626 - $12,310 per year

Contact Information: Admissions: 919-416-9420. Lower School Division: 919-286-1866. Preschool and kindergarten program director Kathy Bartelmay. Visit the Duke School website here.

 

Durham Academy

3501 Ridge Road Durham, NC 27705

Durham Academy is NAIS accredited.

Ages: 4 - 6yrs

Hours of Operation:  8am-1pm

Cost: Fees vary. Yearly rates listed below. Financial aid available.

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten - $11,640
Grades One through Four - $16,860
Grade Five through Eight - $17,240
Grades Nine through Twelve - $18,700

Contact Information: 919-489-3400. Visit the Durham Academy website here.

 

Gray Stone Christian Learning Center

2601 Hillsborough Road Durham, NC 27705

After-school, intersession, and school's day out care. Baptist affiliation.

Ages: 2 - 12 yrs

Hours of Operation:  6:30am - 6pm

Cost: $163 per week

Contact Information: 919-286-4698. Visit the Gray Stone website here.

 

Lerner Jewish Community Day School Early Childhood Program

1935 West Corwallis Road Durham, NC 27705

Ages: 2 ½ -5yrs

Hours of Operation:  8am - 5:30pm

Cost: $8,000 - $12,050 per year. Financial aid available.

NC Division of Child Development Rating:  5 stars

Contact Information: 919-286-5517. Jordana Brown, Director of Admissions, admissions@lernerschool.org. Carolyn Rogers, Director of Early Childhood, carolyn@lernerschool.org. Visit the Lerner website here.

 

McMannen UMC Preschool and Parents Morning Out

4102 Neal Road Durham, NC 27705

United Methodist affiliation

Ages: 1 - 4 yrs

Hours of Operation:  9am - 12pm

Cost: $60-$225 per month

Contact Information: 919-383-1263. Visit the McMannen website here.

 

Ninth Street KIN

1006 Broad Street Durham, NC 27705

Ages: 12 mos - 5 yrs

Hours of Operation:  8am - 6pm

Cost: Fees vary, Sibling discount.

NC Division of Child Development Rating:  4 stars

Contact Information: 919-286-7773, Director Kathie Stephens, bigkin@verizon.net. Visit the Ninth Street website here.

 

St. Luke's Preschool and Kindergarten

1737 Hillandale Road Durham, NC 27705

Episcopal affiliation.

Ages: 3-5yrs

Hours of Operation:  9am-noon

Cost: Fees vary, listed below.

     Kindergarten: 5 yrs, 5 days/week: $2,430/year

     Junior Kindergarten: 4 & 5 yrs, 5 days/week: $2,295/year

     Pre-Kindergarten: 4 yrs, 3 days/week: $1,890/year

     Preschool: 3 yrs, 2 days/week: $1,440/year

Contact Information: 919-286-2274. Visit the St. Luke's website here.

 

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Child Care and Preschools in Durham

Overview of Schools and Centers in Durham 27704

If you're thinking of relocating to Durham County, or if you are considering child care or half day preschool for your young children, here's some locations you should check out. 

The Durham 27704 zip code is in central Durham, close to Duke University.

 

Bright Horizons @ Independence Park

4205 Capitol Street Durham, NC 27704

Snacks and lunch provided daily. Back-up care available when regular arrangements fail.

Ages:  Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten.

Hours of Operation:  7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cost: Fees vary by location. Contact the center directly.

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 4 Stars

Contact Information: 919-4

77-9296, indp@brighthorizons.com. Visit the Bright Horizons website here.

 

Childcare Network 57

921 Ruby Street Durham, NC 27704

Before and after-school pick-up available at certain schools.

Ages: 6 wks - 12 yrs

Hours of Operation: 6:30 am - 6 pm

Cost: Fees vary. Scholarships, Sliding fee scale.

NC Division of Child Development Rating:  4 stars

Contact Information: 919-220-8395, Director Ada Terry. Visit the Childcare Network 57 website here.

 

Childcare Network 58

115 Rippling Stream Road Durham, NC 27704

Before and after-school pick-up available at certain schools.

Ages: 6 wks - 12 yrs

Hours of Operation:  6:30 am - 6 pm

Cost: Fees vary. Scholarships, Sliding fee scale.

NC Division of Child Development Rating:  4 stars

Contact Information: 919-447-5689, Director Nellie Mann. Visit the Childcare Netweek 58 website here.

 

Tender-Start Day Care and Preschool

2109 N. Duke Street Durham, NC 27704

Tender-Start is a Montessori-based Christian daycare.

Ages: 15 mths - 5 yrs

Hours of Operation: 7 am - 6 pm

Cost: $155 per week

NC Division of Child Development Rating:  3 stars

Contact Information: 919-220-4052, Director Elizabeth McCarter.

  

Child Care and Preschools in Durham

Overview of Schools and Centers in Durham 27703

If you're thinking of relocating to Durham County, or if you are considering child care or half day preschool for your young children, here's some locations you should check out. 

The Durham 27703 zip code is just west of RTP (Research Park Triangle), so is conveniently close for many working parents.  There's easy access to downtown Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and RTP, which makes this area a good middle ground. 

 

Bright Horizons @ Imperial Center

1012 Slater Road Durham, NC 27703

Part-time care is available. All Bright Horizons staff are trained regularly in CPR and First Aid. Snack and lunch served daily.

Ages: Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool

Hours of Operation: 7am - 6pm

Cost: Contact the center directly for tuition information.

Contact Information: 919-941-6225, imp@brighthorizons.com. View the Bright Horizons website here.

 

Children Our Heritage Daycare

12 Lost Tree Ct Durham NC, 27703

PO Box 392 Durham NC, 27703

Ages: Infant - 12 years

Hours of Operation: Hours vary

Contact Information: 919-417-7268

 

Kids R Kids of RTP

2502 Presidential Drive Durham NC, 27703

Before and after-school programs. Summer camps. Parent Internet viewing

Ages: 6 wks - 12 yrs

Hours of Operation: 7am - 6:30pm

Cost: Fees vary. Financial aid available.

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 5 stars

Contact Information: 919-544-5050, info@kidsrkidsrtp.com. View the Kids R Kids website here.

 

La Petite Academy

4022 Wake Forest Hwy Durham, NC 27703

Before and after-school programs. Summer camps.

Ages: 6 wks - 12 yrs

Hours of Operation: 6:30am - 6:30pm

Cost: Fees vary based on age group

Contact Information: 919-596-9260, Director Kristina Coughlin. View the La Petite Academy website here.

 

Robin's Nest Daycare

205 N. Maple Street Durham, NC 27703

Before and after school care available.

Ages: 6 wks - 12 yrs

Hours of Operation: Operates 3 shifts

Cost: Fees vary. Provides free meals and accepts subsidy.

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 5 stars

Contact Information: 919-598-4156

  

Victorious Daycare and Preschool Academy

2116 Page Road Durham, NC 27703

Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs

Hours of Operation: 6:30am - 5:30pm

Cost: Fees vary. Financial aid available.

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 4 stars

Contact Information: 919-957-7500. View the Victorious Daycare website here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Child Care and Preschools in Durham

Overview of Schools and Centers in Durham 27701

If you're thinking of relocating to Durham County, or if you are considering child care or half day preschool for your young children, here's some locations you should check out. 

The Durham 27701 zip code is just west of RTP (Research Park Triangle), and adjacent to Duke University, so is conveniently close for many working parents.  There's easy access to downtown Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and RTP for parents splitting a commute. 

Duke Memorial Weekday School

504 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham 27701

The Duke Memorial Weekday School has a Methodist affiliation.

Tours are available: Two's on Tuesday's; Three's on Wednesday's; Fours on Thursday's; Kindergarten call for available days

Age: 2yrs - K

Hours of Operation: 9am - noon, lunch available

Cost:  Fees vary. 2010-2011 rates listed below. Financial aid is available.

2's: 2 day/wk - $171.00, 3 day/wk - $196.00

3's: 3 day/wk - $201.00, 4 day/wk - $220.00, 5 day/wk - $247.00

4's: 4 day/wk - $225.00, 5 day/wk - $252.00

Kindergarten - $302.00

Contact Information: 919-688-5130, Director Susan Grubbs (susangrubbs@dukememorial.org). Visit the Duke Memorial Weekday School website here.

  

Miss Mollie's School of Grace

824 N. Buchanan Blvd. Durham 27701

Miss Mollie's School of Grace has a Lutheran affiliation.

Age: 2 - 4yrs

Hours of Operation: 9am-noon. Lunch is available until 12:55pm three days/wk.

There are Monday through Friday half-day programs for 3's and 4's. There are two, three or five day programs for 2's.

Cost:  Fees vary, listed below. Financial aid is available. 

2's: 2 day/wk - $190.00, 3 day/wk - $212.00, 5 day/wk - $264.00

3's: 5 day/wk - $264.00

4's: 5 day/wk - $264.00

Contact Information: 919-682-6030, Director Jean Sam (jean_marie_sam@hotmail.com). Visit Miss Mollie's website here.

 

Immaculata Catholic School

721 Burch Ave, Durham 27701

The Immaculata Catholic School is SACS accredited. After-school care is available from 3 - 5:30pm. Additional children enrolled in the after-school program will have a reduced fee.

Age: Pre-K - grade 8

Hours of Operation: 7:15am - 3pm

Cost:  $6,793 - $7,094 per year for Pre-K. Financial aid is available.

Contact Information: 919-682-5847, Principal Dana Corcoran. Visit the Immaculata website here.

  

TAPC Weekday School

927 Trinity Ave, Durham 27701

Age: 2-5 yrs

Hours of Operation: 9am - 1pm

Cost:  Fees vary, listed below.

2's: 2 day/wk (Tuesday/Thursday) - $180.00, 3 day/wk (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) - $210.00

3's: 3 day/wk (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) - $220.00, 5 day/wk - $250.00

4's: 5 day/wk - $260.00

K: 5 day/wk - $285.00

Contact Information: 919-530-8163, Director Lori Hardin. Visit the TAPC Weekday School website here.

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 *Copyright Stanton Homes 2010.  All information accurate at time of posting.  Check with each school for most recent information.

Child Care and Preschools in Durham

Overview of Schools and Centers in Durham 27713

If you're thinking of relocating to Durham County, or if you are considering child care or half day preschool for your young children, here's some locations you should check out. 

The Durham 27713 zip code is just west of RTP (Research Park Triangle), so is conveniently close for many working parents.  There's easy access to downtown Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and RTP, which makes this area a good middle ground. 

 

Childcare Network 166

117 W. Woodcroft Parkway, Durham, NC 27713

Founded in 1992, Childcare Network currently operates 163 schools in eight states. Each school is community based. In Durham, Childcare Network is "The Working Parent's Best Friend." Some of the many options available for children at this center are educational field trips, a Young Achiever's Club for school-aged children, and USDA approved free meals and snacks.

For working parents, there is a summer curriculum.

Ages:  6 wks - 5 yrs

Hours of Operation:  6:30 am - 6 pm

Cost:  Fees vary; Childcare Network offers a sliding fee scale and partial scholarships are available.

NC Division of Child Development Rating:  3 stars

Contact Information:  919-489-8899, Director Heather Garrity.   To find out more about this Durham childcare center, see their website here.

Greenwood School

1307 Woodcroft Parkway, Durham NC, 27713

The Greenwood School offers a well-balanced program that takes into account intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. Each day of the week, afternoon enrichment focuses on music, arts, Spanish, Sign Language, science or gross motor activities. Language and literacy are emphasized through reading, music, rhymes, writing demonstrations, and open ended questions during story time.

Ages: 6 mos - 5 yrs

Hours of Operation: 7:30am - 5:45pm

The Greenwood School offers part and full time care, as well as morning preschool.

Cost: Fees vary

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 5 stars

National Academy of Early Childhood Programs accredited

Contact Information: 919-493-9244

Visit the Greenwood School website here.

 

 

La Petite Academy

5115 Highgate Drive, Durham NC, 27713

LaPetite Academy's philospohy, "play with a purpose," guides their age-specific programs and curricula. La Petite programs are influenced by Johann Pestalozzi, Friedrich Froebel, Maria Montessori, Rudolf Steiner, who developed aspects of modern preschool, kindergarten, and "developmentally appropriate" teaching.

Ages: 6 wks - 12yrs, divided into groupings of infants, toddlers, two's, early preschool, preschool, pre-K, and school age.

Hours of Operation: 6:30am - 6:30pm

Cost: Fees vary

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 2 stars

Contact Information: 919-544-0930. Visit the La Petite Academy website here.

 

 

Learning Tots Academy

1900 Sedwick Road, Durham NC, 27713

All employees at the Learning Tots Academy are CPR and 1st Aid certified. Employee/child ratios are kept low to increase individual interaction.

Ages: 6 wks - 12yrs

Hours of Operation: 7am - 6pm

Cost: Fees vary

Contact Information: 919-544-2815. Visit the Learning Tots Academy website here.

 

 

 

 

  

 

Little Panda Mandarin Immersion Preschool

625 NC Hwy. 54 East, Durham, NC 27713

Little Panda Mandarin Immersion Preschool is located one mile from Southpoint. It is run by the Durham Chinese School, a non-profit educational organization.

Ages: 3-4yrs

Hours of Operation: 8:45am - 12:30pm.  Early morning drop off from 8 - 8:40am is available, along with an extended day program and a Young Eagle After School Mandarin Program from 4 - 5:30pm.

Cost: Fees vary. Sibling discount available.

Contact Information: 919-961-4187. Visit the Little Panda website here.

 

 

 

 

Primrose School at Hope Valley Farms

702 Juliette Drive, Durham NC, 27713

After-school and summer camp programs are available. Full and part time care is available.

Ages: 6 wks - 5 yrs

Hours of Operation: 7am - 6pm

Cost: Fees vary

Contact Information: 919-484-8884. Visit the Primrose School website here.

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Robin's Daycare

716 Cook Road, Durham NC, 27713

Ages: Infant - 12 yrs

Hours of Operation: 7am - 5pm

Cost: $190 per week

NC Division of Child Development Rating: 4 stars

Contact Information: 919-956-5159

 

  

 

 

 

RTP Christian Academy of Technology

1534 Cher Drive, Bldg. 2, Durham NC, 27713

The RTP Christian Academy of Technology is a Christian-affiliated AACS and NCCSA accredited school. An ABeka curriculum is followed. Tours are available.

Ages: 4 yrs - grade 12

Hours of Operation: 7:45am - 2:45pm. After-school care is available.

Cost: $450 per month. Financial aid is available.

Contact Information: 919-484-1713. Visit the RTP Christian Academy website here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Triangle Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten

5001 Tudor Place, Durham NC, 27713

Triangle Preschool and Kindergarten has a Presbyterian affiliation. This center offers half-day programs that encourage parent participation in learning. This is a non-profit organization.

Ages: 2 ½ yrs - K

Hours of Operation: 9:15am - 12:15pm

Cost: $130-$225 per month

Contact Information: 919-544-2872, Director Nicolette Granata. Visit the Triangle Presbyterian website here. New openings are posted.

 

 

 

 

 

If you're thinking of relocating to Chapel Hill, or if you are considering child care for your young children, here's some top tips on where to look for daycare in Orange County, NC - including Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. 

How Much Does Child Care Cost near Chapel Hill?

Of course you can call each center in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough to find out what their rates are, but other parents may have already done that for you.

The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mother's Club

The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mother's Club is a community website offering information on preschools and child care centers in the Chatham and Orange county areas, including Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, and Durham.

Each area preschool is reviewed by members of the club, and information on rates, application fees, hours, and dates of operation are included. 

Not every child care center is included, and there is a focus on preschools.  A quick check shows a price range of $715 to $1103 per month for a 3 year old in a full day program. 

Are there referrals available?

The Child Care Services Association

The Child Care Services Association offers information on daycare for Chatham County. 

Go to their Referral Form page, and enter your contact information, to get references and other information on child care centers in the Chapel Hill area.

 

How do I know about the quality of a child care center?  Which preschool is best for my child?

 

Now that you have an idea of how much child care is going to cost, and what types of centers and preschools are available, you're probably wondering how to get a feel for the quality of each Chatham County center.  

 

North Carolina ranks and inspects each facility, and assigns a rating based on a set of standards. 

And if you'd like to see the score and rating of any particular child care center, it's easy.

The Child Care Facility Search Site allows parents to search by specific center, by city, by zip code, and by county.  Very helpful if you want to find child care in a particular zip code, and the summary page shows the star rating of each center. 

 

The Star Rated System

 

All licensed child care in North Carolina (except some religious schools) is rated using a "Star System".  Each facility is rated on three standards.  Recently, compliance history has become mandantory, so the star system now focuses mainly on education and standards.

• Staff Education
• Program Standards
• Compliance History

A center can be rated anywhere from zero to five stars.  The star rating results from a combination of scores, so a higher rating at one school does not necessarily mean that they have a higher level of staff education, for instance - they may have higher program standards instead.

Staff Education

Staff education is rated partially by the following:

The education and experience levels of the administrator

The number of lead teachers with child care credentials

The number of lead teachers with more early childhood education and experience

The number of teachers with formal education and/or experience

Program Standards

Here are some of the things each child care facility is rated by:

The Program Environment

• Sufficient space for activities
• Variety of play materials
• Clean and comfortable play area  

The Number of Staff per Child

The Interactions Between

• Adults and children
• Children with other children
• Children with activities and materials

To find out more about the North Carolina Star Rated License Program, click here.  The NC Division of Child Devlopment offers a lot of helpful advice, and explains a great deal about the star system and how it works.

 

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If you're thinking of relocating to Chatham County, or if you are considering child care for your young children, here's some top tips on where to look for daycare in Pittsboro, Siler City, Jordan Lake, and Chatham County.

How Much Does Child Care Cost in Chatham County?

Of course you can call each center in Pittsboro, Siler City, Chapel Hill, and the Jordan Lake area to find out what their rates are, but here's a couple of easier options.

The Child Care Network 

The Child Care Network offers information on daycare for Chatham County. 

Go to their Referral Form page, and enter your contact information, plus the ages and birthdates of your children, the days and hours of care needed, and The Child Care Network will send you information and rates for child care centers that meet your requirements. 

The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mother's Club

The Chapel Hill/Carrboro Mother's Club is a community website offering information on preschools and child care centers in the Chatham and Orange county areas, including Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, and Durham.

Each area preschool is reviewed, and information on rates, application fees, hours, and dates of operation are included. 

How do I know about the quality of a child care center?  Which preschool is best for my child?

Now that you have an idea of how much child care is going to cost, and what types of centers and preschools are available, you're probably wondering how to get a feel for the quality of each Chatham County center.  

North Carolina ranks and inspects each facility, and assigns a rating based on a set of standards. 

And if you'd like to see the score and rating of any particular child care center, it's easy.

The Child Care Facility Search Site allows parents to search by specific center, by city, by zip code, and by county.  Very helpful if you want to find child care in a particular zip code, and the summary page shows the star rating of each center. 

The Star Rated System

All licensed child care in North Carolina (except some religious schools) is rated using a "Star System".  Each facility is rated on three standards.  Recently, compliance history has become mandantory, so the star system now focuses mainly on education and standards.

• Staff Education
• Program Standards
• Compliance History

A center can be rated anywhere from zero to five stars.  The star rating results from a combination of scores, so a higher rating at one school does not necessarily mean that they have a higher level of staff education, for instance - they may have higher program standards instead.

Staff Education

Staff education is rated partially by the following:

The education and experience levels of the administrator

The number of lead teachers with child care credentials

The number of lead teachers with more early childhood education and experience

The number of teachers with formal education and/or experience

Program Standards

Here are some of the things each child care facility is rated by:

The Program Environment

• Sufficient space for activities
• Variety of play materials
• Clean and comfortable play area  

The Number of Staff per Child

The Interactions Between

• Adults and children
• Children with other children
• Children with activities and materials

To find out more about the North Carolina Star Rated License Program, click here.  The NC Division of Child Devlopment offers a lot of helpful advice, and explains a great deal about the star system and how it works.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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