Preschool in Durham, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Bright Horizons

Preschool

Durham, NC

Bright Horizons serves children from 1 month through 5 years with infant care, preschool, kindergarten prep, and weekday hours from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

  • Infant care beginning at 1 month
  • Families seeking care through the preschool and kindergarten-preparation years
  • Parents needing weekday care from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Our Playhouse Preschool

Preschool

Durham, NC

Our PlayHouse Preschool provides Reggio-inspired education in Durham, with programs spanning infant care through private kindergarten.

  • Families seeking Reggio-inspired preschool education
  • Children needing care from infancy through private kindergarten
  • Families seeking before-and-after school care

The Learning Experience

Preschool

Chapel Hill, NC

The Learning Experience offers Chapel Hill childcare from 6 weeks through kindergarten, with L.E.A.P.® curriculum, daily parent-app updates, and elementary-school transportation.

  • families seeking infant care through kindergarten in Chapel Hill
  • children needing structured preschool and kindergarten-readiness programming
  • parents wanting daily photos and care updates through a secure app

Indigo Montessori School

Preschool

Durham, NC

Indigo Montessori School provides Montessori education for infants through age six in Durham, with published infant, pre-three, and primary programs.

  • Families seeking Montessori education for children from infancy through age 6
  • Children who benefit from multi-age classrooms and self-paced, hands-on learning
  • Families seeking a non-sectarian preschool near Duke University's East Campus or Brightleaf Square

Westminster School for Young Children

Preschool

Durham, NC

Westminster School for Young Children offers toddler through Pre-Kindergarten programs with two-, three-, four-, and five-day schedule options.

  • Families seeking toddler through Pre-Kindergarten programs
  • Families needing two-, three-, four-, or five-day preschool schedules
  • Families seeking a Pre-Kindergarten program from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Mt Sylvan Pre School

Preschool

Durham, NC

Mt Sylvan Pre School serves children ages 2 to 5 in Northern Durham and operates as a North Carolina G.S. 110/91 licensed facility.

  • Families seeking preschool education for children ages 2 to 5
  • Families in Northern Durham
  • Families seeking a program incorporating mental, physical, social, and spiritual development

First Environments Early Learning Center

Preschool

Durham County, NC

First Environments Early Learning Center is a North Carolina 5-star licensed, NAEYC-accredited preschool using nature as a third teacher in Research Triangle Park.

  • families seeking nature-based preschool education
  • children who benefit from gardening, outdoor exploration and environmental education
  • families seeking infant, toddler and preschool care near Research Triangle Park

Afreya's Play Ground

Preschool

Durham, NC

Afreya’s Playground provides preschool childcare with smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, early literacy, and kindergarten-readiness programming.

  • Families seeking smaller preschool class sizes
  • Children needing individualized instruction
  • Early literacy development from birth to age five

Asbury Preschool

Preschool

Durham, NC

Asbury Preschool provides care from 6 weeks through 5 years, operates 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. weekdays, and maintains a 1:4 infant ratio.

  • Families needing full-time weekday care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years
  • Infants needing daily reports covering naps, feeding, and diaper changes
  • Families seeking preschool meals made with fresh local ingredients

Children's Campus At Southpoint

Preschool

Durham, NC

Children's Campus At Southpoint provides 5-Star care for infants through age five, with NC Pre-K and Durham PreK partnerships and year-round full-day hours.

  • Infants through five-year-olds needing preschool or child care
  • Durham four-year-olds eligible for Durham PreK
  • Families needing year-round, weekday care from 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM

Christian Prep Academy

Preschool

Durham, NC

Christian Prep Academy serves children listed from birth through age 12, has capacity for 90, and participates in subsidized child care.

  • Families seeking preschool or child care listed for children from birth through age 12
  • Families seeking a center participating in subsidized child care
  • Families looking for a larger child care center with listed capacity for 90 children

Creative Care Early Learning Academy

Preschool

Durham, NC

Creative Care Early Learning Academy is NC licensed, serves ages 0–12, and provides play-based kindergarten preparation near Duke University Medical Center.

  • Families seeking infant, toddler, preschool, or limited school-age care
  • Children needing play-based kindergarten preparation
  • Families seeking weekday care from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Kids R Kids Learning Academy of RTP

Preschool

Durham, NC

Kids R Kids Learning Academy of RTP offers infant through Pre-K programs, live stream cameras, and before/after-school care in Durham.

  • Families seeking infant through Pre-K care
  • Children needing before or after school care
  • Parents seeking classroom live-stream access

KinderCare

Preschool

Durham, NC

KinderCare provides daycare, preschool, and early education in Durham, with online requests for tuition, openings, and center tours.

  • Durham families seeking daycare, preschool, or early education
  • Parents wanting to request tuition and availability information online
  • Families interested in before- and after-school care

Lakewood Avenue Children's School

Preschool

Durham, NC

Lakewood Avenue Children's School provides preschool education for ages 1-5 in Durham and has operated since 1986.

  • Families seeking preschool education for children ages 1-5
  • Families prioritizing low teacher-child ratios
  • Children benefiting from a home-like classroom environment

La Petite Academy

Preschool

Durham, NC

La Petite Academy offers play-based preschool and Pre-K, with secure live streaming, included meals and diapers, and care options from infancy through age 12.

  • Families seeking infant care beginning at 6 weeks
  • Children preparing for kindergarten through a dedicated Pre-K program
  • Families needing flexible full-time, part-time, seasonal, or drop-in care

La Petite Academy

Preschool

Durham, NC

La Petite Academy offers play-based preschool and Pre-K, with secure live streaming, included meals and diapers, and care options from infancy through age 12.

  • Families seeking infant care beginning at 6 weeks
  • Children preparing for kindergarten through a dedicated Pre-K program
  • Families needing flexible full-time, part-time, seasonal, or drop-in care

Little Kidz Preschool

Preschool

Durham, NC

Little Kidz Preschool is represented by a $195 domain-for-sale listing, not an operating preschool website.

  • Buyers seeking a preschool-related .com domain

Primrose School at Hope Valley Farms

Preschool

Durham, NC

Primrose School at Hope Valley Farms offers full-day care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Durham for infants through transitional kindergarten.

  • full-day weekday care for infants through transitional kindergarten
  • families seeking a structured preschool curriculum with purposeful play
  • parents seeking developmental screenings and documented learning progress

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FAQ

Which Durham preschool offers the broadest age range?

Bright Horizons lists programs from 1 month through age 5. Our PlayHouse and First Environments also list infant care, while several other programs begin at age 2 or later.

Which Durham preschool has published tuition information?

Indigo Montessori lists 2026–2027 tuition options for its infant, Pre-Three, and primary programs. The provided information does not include dollar amounts for the other centers.

What are the typical preschool hours at these Durham programs?

Bright Horizons lists weekday hours of 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Indigo Montessori lists Monday–Friday program hours of 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and Westminster lists Pre-Kindergarten from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Which Durham preschools offer emergency or drop-in care?

Westminster School for Young Children specifically states that it is not an emergency childcare provider. The available program details do not identify another candidate as offering emergency or drop-in care.

What should I check about preschool licensing in North Carolina?

Ask whether the center’s license and any accreditation apply to its current location and program. Mt Sylvan lists a North Carolina G.S. 110/91 General License Facility, while First Environments lists a North Carolina 5-star license and NAEYC accreditation.