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.
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