We looked at over 35 different 4 and 5 star daycares in Durham and were not impressed. Some of…read morethese were 5 star well known daycares that charge more than my paycheck for 1 week of care. Well, the star system is useless. I can't tell you how disappointed we were in the quality of care and education we were seeing. Now, you might be thinking this woman's just being too picky! I'm sorry, I don't think it's picky to expect that someone working in a 5 star establishment be able to spell "sun screams", "sceince", "ice creem", "foots", "eer". I mean, really? And this is just a small sampling of what we found at MORE than one daycare! Well, finally we found Presleybrooke. The stars aligned and this little gem of a daycare with great hours, great curriculum, and great ethics came to our rescue! And did I mention the price is great compared to all the others? We only has to go to Creedmoor to find them. You might think that's far, we did at first, too. But they're right off exit 191 on 85. They actually ended up being closers time wise than ones we looked at in Durham. So, if you're having as much trouble as we were finding a great daycare, I would definitely check them out!

We are so grateful to have found this amazing school. Debi is a phenomenal and very involved leader…read moreat this school and it shows. She's truly cares. She is often the first to be greeting families each day at the door and does SO much we could never even imagine behind the scenes too. Our child often comments about Debi and her involvement in their school day - I'm amazed by this. Additionally, all the teachers and staff here are extremely well qualified, understanding (they are all parents too), warm and truly enjoy being with kids. Our child entered preK for the first time in January and within weeks (if not days) had learned so much. She went from no school experience to confident on her way to learning all the expected preK skills and more! She was writing her name, making and identifying her letters, counting and identifying her numbers, and so much more. They made school so fun with tons of meaningful and themed art projects, creative play, experiments and lots more. They had opened an extra afternoon class and we got lucky to be able to join mid year. We were also lucky enough to have a fabulous teacher, Cynthia, with decades of experience... she made our child's first learning experience one that every parent dreams. Our expectations were completely surpassed. I love that they are so flexible with the number of days you attend as well. I wasn't ready to send my child more than 2 days to start (even though she was begging to go each day and couldn't stop talking about her amazing new school!) Within less than a day, the director Debi, every teacher, and all the staff knew my child's name and welcomed her with full hearts. Without a doubt and with great enthusiasm, would highly recommend this school to everyone.

My experience with Bridges and Beyond Preschool spans from 2016 all the way to 2023. The school is…read moreincredible and I would not have trusted anyone else to care for my children like they did. Debi and the teachers are so compassionate and treat every single child like their own. Their methods of teaching create an environment of fun while instilling a love for learning. My kids were more than ready for kindergarten after attending Bridges. We are sad to be leaving, but treasure the memories we have made throughout their preschool years!

Highly recommend The Grove School. The school is beautiful and very welcoming to children with a…read morehome feel. The teachers and directors are beyond incredible. They are all caring, fun and work hard to adapt to children's educational needs and comfort level. Communication is another positive with this school. The school has great communication about events, children's achievements, any illnesses, and each child's daily activities to include photos. I can't recommend this school enough.

I can't say enough great things about this school. My very shy 3 year old started here after moving…read morefrom Houston Texas and has excelled in learning. She loves going to school and is always greeted as well as I am with a hello from the director and assistant director every morning. I am so glad that we found this school for our daughter. She is now 4 and we are looking forward to having her attend their private kindergarten program in the fall. Great job Grove School!! My daughter is now in 2nd grade and has surpassed all reading goals every year since Kindergarten. I give all credit to The Grove School. She loves reading and math. I recommend this school to anyone who really wants to see their child succeed in school.

We transitioned from a corporate daycare to Childrens House Montessori when my daughter was old…read moreenough to enroll. We are never looking back. She loves going to school each day. We cannot say enough great things. We cannot wait for our son to be able to join as well.

We absolutely love this school! Our son has been here almost a year and he looks forward to going…read moreevery day. They treat these children like family and it is such a fun and special learning environment.

I am not a person who usually writes reviews, but I was so fortunate to be brought to Seedlings…read morethrough a neighbor and I would have missed it if she hadn't tipped me off. So if you (like me) had continued scrolling after not finding much internet presence, this is for you. When my son was approaching 3, I was overwhelmed at the idea of finding and vetting a preschool - so much so that I disengaged from even looking. I was drawn to something play-based, nature-oriented, nurturing...fun - but I was intimidated by the seeming rigidity that can come with some of the frameworks that I found. (no shade, it was just my perception - I feared I couldn't live up to something like a Waldorf standard in my parenting and I didn't know there was something between an academic-type preschool setting and a daycare.) I took the leap and called Jana. Three years later I'm writing in disbelief that our time with her is over. In Seedlings we found a program that seemed breezy and fun from the outside, but that was woven through with intention and routine behind the scenes. Seedlings helped ground my children in the rhythms of daily life. Our kids got muddy and wet, they cried and found comfort in Jana's arms, they gained confidence and skills, they learned to see other children as friends and not "others", they learned to celebrate each other and celebrate themselves. All of this while Jana and her amazing assistant Caroline carefully, silently, coordinated the many moving parts that have to happen enable a group of children to coexist and thrive as a group. Bonfires, potlucks, holiday shares, birthday celebrations, seasonal festivals and a multitude of other modest, homespun events (that I think are a HUGE amount of work for Jana and Caroline) served as gifts for the children - something to work towards, something to look forward to, something to remember and reflect on as each week goes by. As parents we got to join for many of these events and share in some of the magic of Seedlings - watching our kids thrive in their own community. It's hard to imagine what my life as a parent would be like today if we hadn't made the call to Jana. I never anticipated I would learn so much about parenting from seeing what my son and daughter were capable of in the right environment or from talking through a challenge or insecurity with their preschool teacher! In my case, she wasn't just teaching my kids... :) There's a reason there are so many siblings at Seedlings - it's hard to imagine another spot once you get a feel for what's possible. We are forever grateful to Jana and Caroline for being truly loving hands as they challenged our kids to grow. Hope this helps one person who is overwhelmed at the thought of finding a preschool. Good luck to all the parents out there just trying to find the right fit!

Seedlings is a half-day home-based preschool that promotes imaginative play, natural learning, and…read moredaily rhythm and routines for young children. Jana is an amazing teacher who has taught preschool-first graders for many years. She supports each child's individual interests and abilities while creating a loving and cooperative atmosphere. The children spend lots of time outside gardening, tending to chickens and bunnies, and exploring freely. Families join in to celebrate seasonally, and there are a variety of Waldorf- and Montessori-inspired activities that prepare children for what lies ahead. My daughter is sadly outgrowing Seedlings for preschool, but we will not hesitate to attend summer "camp" or anything else we're allowed to join in on!!

My daughter started at Wildflower when she turned three, and she's been loving it! The kids spend a…read morelot of time outside everyday, not just at the playground but also in the woods, at the mud pit and bike path. She has so much fun, coming home tired and content. The teachers are nurturing, loving and attentive. I especially appreciate how they educate kids to be wholesome human beings, care for each other and solve conflicts among themselves.

The teachers are the most patient and positive human beings I have ever come across, and have made…read moremy daughter's first experience with out-of-home care the best I could hope for. Her imagination and confidence have both blossomed since she began there. I only wish the program extended to kindergarten and beyond.

Top notch school! Both my boys have been since little blessings! They love it and learning new…read morethings every day. Great for getting them ready for kindergarten .

We came from out of state and this preschool came highly recommended by several people. Our…read moredaughter has loved every minute of it. The teachers are so thoughtful in their lesson planning and care for the kids by her teachers. She is in the 2/3s class two days a week. We have been very pleased with the staff and the learning. Coming from a background in education I am very picky!

We currently have 2 kids here and love the school. We had another kid here as well that has moved…read moreon to Kindergarten. It has great teachers and owners that really care about their business and the kids as well. It is hard to find a good school today that your kid is not just a number to them. This is what has kept us happy with Holly Springs Academy and would help us to recommend it to anyone.

I must say, i am very very impressed with this school and its my kids 2nd day! On the first day my…read morechild brought home a week's worth of work than her previous school. That tells me that she is absolutely learning and i can see it daily through the work and the daily worksheets. I am blown away at the healthy focus of the snacks and the GARDEN, not to mention 2 field trips per month! :) #HappyMom :)

A phenomenal daycare that my child just loves! The prices are great and the kids have soooo much…read morefun!

From the owner: We are a 5 Star Christian Childcare Center. We use S.T.E.M. as an extension to learning. We…read moreprovide a kindergarten readiness program.

We adore Melissa. In business for 20 years and truely loves her job and the kids. She is very…read moreorganized and informative for those parents that are type A. Can't wait to see the year end production. You rock Melissa !

From the owner: Melissa's School of Dance teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Poms, Contemporary, and Character…read moreclasses. Our goal is learning through fun. Since no two dancers are the same, we encourage each of our dancers to push themselves to their personal best. Our studio strives to provide additional opportunities to our dancers such as dance workshops, dancing in a parade at Walt Disney World, and taking a dance class with the Rockettes in New York City!