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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Durham, NC

We have 34 pre-k schools in Durham, NC! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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KIDDIE KOLLEGE

618 HOPE AVE DURHAM, NC

2 mi

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Kollege utilizes care, kindness and compassion to provide children a solid foundation. Kiddie Kollege is a family owned and operated 5-star early learning center that has been providing quality early education to children in the Durham community for 50 years. In addition to cognitive skills your child will also learn problem solving and critical thinking skills. This is accomplished by providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum beginning with toddlers and going through Pre-K that provides a balance between learning through structured teacher directed activities and learning through play, as well as a strong partnership with parents to reinforce skills that are being taught.
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Creative Care, Early Learning Academy

702 E. Maynard Avenue Durham, NC

4.0(9)

4 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Childcare services, play based curriculum, potty training, quiet residential street, keypad entry, fenced in double playground. Weekly lesson plan, semi annual parent teacher conferences. Enrichment activities, Program Core: Parent Enhancement and Involvement. Kindergarten Readiness. We've Opened Our 2nd Location!!!! 215 Goodwin Road. Durham 27712 Tel: 919-908-1031 Creative Care2 Prestige Academy!

Kristina C. says "If you are interested in having the feel of a home daycare but want the structure of a center, this is the place for you. Creative Care is nestled in...

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Afreya's Play Ground

4300 S Miami Blvd Durham, NC

5.0(1)

6 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We are a program for 2-4 year olds offering HIGH QUALITY instruction in a real school setting with lots of hugs and LOVE. We also provide the children with exposure to arts sciences and technology to prepare them for success in the modern age. But what sets us apart the most is an outstanding care and compassion for each child that you don't get at many child care facilities. our program is geared towards improving the academic and emotional readiness of our students before entering kindergarten. We use play to learn, art, read alouds, letter and sound recognition and early numeracy to build a strong foundation for school success additionally we support their emotional development through targeted lessons and interactions.

Maud B. says "Great place for kids to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. The teachers are very patient with the kids and they teach them great ways to...

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Primrose School at Hope Valley Farms

702 Juliette Drive Durham, NC

6 mi

Preschool
Child care
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. The Leader in Educational Child Care, we partner with parents to help children ages 6 weeks to 12 years build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building active minds, healthy bodies and happy hearts. Our mission is to enable a growing number of individuals to achieve balanced success in learning and life by consistently delivering innovative, high-quality early childhood education and child care services. We offer the following programs: Infant (ages 6 weeks - 12 months) Toddler (ages 12 months - 24 months) Early Preschool (ages 2 - 3 years) Preschool (ages 3 - 4 years) Private Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4 - 5 years) Summer Camp (ages 5 years and up)* Track-Out Camp (ages 5 years and up)* Discovery Days "Drop In" Care (ages 2 and up) *Child must be school-aged.
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Christ Preschool Learning Academy

Lady Slipper Lane Durham, NC

4 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Christ Preschool Learning Academy is a Christ-centered virtual preschool program that prepares young learners for kindergarten. Your teacher Ms. Z. has a lot of experience, excitement, enthusiasm, and encouragement to keep the students interested. She will be using puppets, props, and TPR (Total Physical Response) to help students better understand what they are learning. If you're thinking about taking your preschooler out of school due to the pandemic but don't know where to start with homeschooling, we're here to help! Our live classes are highly engaging, interactive, and fun! Your preschooler will be sure to learn a lot and stay active.
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Kids R Kids RTP

2502 Presidential Drive Durham, NC

6 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Parents drop off their infants, toddlers, and preschool age children at Kids 'R' Kids RTP knowing we will love and nurture them first, then teach them. We are so much more than a daycare - come in for a tour, and see for yourself! Our childcare center is to make your busy life as a parent easier. From flexible full-day and part-day preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks old to 5 years, to before and after school programs, track-out camps and summer camps for school age children, we listened to the needs of families in the area. Kids 'R' Kids of RTP offers a challenging academic education that includes Pre-K prep so your children will be kindergarten ready. Ask about our brand-new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) curriculum. It's learning through play at its best, and the science experiments, art projects, and interactive games are loved by students of all ages. For school-age children, ask us about our before-school and after-school care, track-out programs, and summer camps!
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Wee Wisdom Pre School

1125 Drew St Durham, NC

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Child care
Wee Wisdom Pre School believes early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Preschool children are receptive and creative. The center's goal is to nurture and encourage these qualities in the children who attend.

Tiffany W says "I have had 3 generations attend Wee Wisdom & would recommend this facility over any childcare options within the city of Durham."

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Casa Montessori Child Care

7 Drayton Court Durham, NC

7 mi

Casa Montessori Child Care is a small home daycare that focuses on the Montessori Method and Spanish immersion. I currently have openings for children Birth-Pre-K. I also offer before and after school care for children grades Kindergarten - 5th grade for the 2014-2015 school year. I am a bilingual Montessori teacher with 10 years of teaching experience. My qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, a Master's degree in Montessori Education, and an AMS (American Montessori Society) Primary 3-6 certification. I am also CPR, First Aid, and SIDS certified. I have two children of my own that will be part of the program and look forward to meeting new friends. We are located in Northern Durham and will provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment for your child and family. Please feel free to contact me for a tour of our home daycare.
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Temple Baptist Preschool and PMO

2121 Umstead Rd. Durham, NC

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Temple Preschool offers a safe, loving caring environment that strives to prepare children for kindergarten. We begin with children who have just turned one (by Aug. 31st) and progressively challenge them in a easy flexible manner until kindergarten. We also have music with our church music director once a week and Chapel (using Godly Play) once a week for the 3s and 4s with our Minister of Children and Families. More information can be found on our church website by clicking on the link for preschool or by emailing me to set up a time to visit at templepreschooldurham@gmail.com
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Eastway Elementary Pre-K

610 Alston Avenue Durham, NC

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Eastway Elementary Pre-K is home to approximately 525 Pre-K through Fifth grade students from many diverse cultural backgrounds! At Eastway, they celebrate their differences and use their cultural diversity as a springboard for enjoying and appreciating their cultural distinctions. It is "home away from home" for the students where learning is fun and everyone is accepted, appreciated and celebrated.
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C.C. Spaulding Elementary Pre-K

1531 Roxboro Road Durham, NC

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
C.C. Spaulding Elementary Pre-K has a vision to become a community of lifelong learners and leaders in which all students and adults are proficient and continue to grow. Its mission is to put the student's need first while fostering a collaborative learning community to ensure that all students are proficient and achieve their maximum potential.
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Durham

5115 Highgate Drive Durham, NC

6 mi

Preschool
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Durham, NC has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After School and Summer Camp.The center are open on weekdays from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.
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Sunshine Smiles Academy

2611 Broad Street Durham, NC

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
Sunshine Smiles Academy provides an individualized Pre-K through Grade 8 education. The school promotes academic excellence. They craft each child’s education in partnership with educators and parents to achieve higher levels of academic, personal and social achievement.
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Primrose School At Hope Valley Farms

702 Juliette Drive Durham, NC

6 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Primrose School at Hope Valley Farms is a child care facility located at 702 Juliette Drive, Durham, NC that provides quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-K. Their center also offers after school services and camps during summer vacations.
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Harvest Learning Center LLC

7518 Montibillo Pkwy Durham, NC

6 mi

Child care
Harvest Learning Center LLC in Durham, North Carolina seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children from infants to pre-kindergarten.
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Love N Lottie's Care

5904 Barbee Rd Durham, NC

6 mi

Preschool
Child care
Love N Lottie's Care offers center-based and full-time educational child care programs geared for pre-kindergarten students. The facility can admit and handle a total of 24 preschoolers. Love N Lottie's Care also provides child care subsidy to qualified students and families.
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First Presbyterian Day School

305 E Main St Durham, NC

< 1 mi

The First Presbyterian Day School in Durham North Carolina offers a warm, loving, educational atmosphere for children in the community. The school offers programs for infants through Pre-kindergarten children. They provide an environment that is physically and emotionally safe and engage children in activities and lessons that promote spiritual growth and skills development.
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Oak Grove Elementary Pre-K

3810 Wake Forest Hwy Durham, NC

6 mi

Preschool
Oak Grove's Honor's Chorus students joined other DPS Elementary Schools to perform in a district-wide Honor's Chorus Concert! We are so proud that they represented us well!
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Sunshine Scholars Pre-Sch

2008 Woodview Dr Durham, NC

4 mi

Child care
Sunshine Scholars Pre-Sch is a state-licensed child care in Durham, NC that features caring, safe, and all-inclusive surroundings for children while developing family relationships. They allow the kids to explore and learn their environment in a relaxed and loving atmosphere. They are nurturing the kids' spirit while promoting a positive self-esteem with a maximum capacity of 16 children.
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Asbury Pre-School The

806 Clarendon St Durham, NC

5 mi

Preschool
Child care
The Asbury Pre-School is located in Durnham, NC. It is a licensed and has a 5 star rating from the state of NC. They provide a full-time care that is available for 6 weeks old infants to 5 years old children. Their program is focus on developing the essential skills: mental, physical, intellectual, social and emotional. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Durham, NC

Pre-K Schools in Durham, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 34 listed pre-k schools

Creative Care, Early Learning Academy

If you are interested in having the feel of a home daycare but want the structure of a center, this is the place for you. Creative Care is...

- Kristina C.

Afreya's Play Ground

Great place for kids to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. The teachers are very patient with the kids and they teach them...

- Maud B.

Wee Wisdom Pre School

I have had 3 generations attend Wee Wisdom & would recommend this facility over any childcare options within the city of Durham.

- Tiffany W

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Durham, NC

Pre-k programs in Durham, NC offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Durham, NC, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Durham, NC typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Durham, NC programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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