We recently moved away from Durham and leaving Indigo was the hardest part. As a new mom, I was…read moreterrified of making the wrong daycare choice. From Day 1, Ms. Luisa and the rest of the staff made me feel so at ease. Our girl attended Indigo from 7 to 12 months and she never had a bad day. She LOVED going to see Ms. Luisa every day - I can say with confidence that she loved our daughter like her own. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We miss you, Indigo!

Oh, my ickle baby is growing up! Greer started school last week, at a mere eleven weeks old. She…read moreis by far the youngest baby in her class; her classmates are all over a year old, and move up to a classroom for older babies next month, and then Greer will be all alone, so please send new friends for her to play with! I cannot bestow enough praise on Indigo. Last summer, my husband and I toured a few daycare centers, and Indigo blew away the competition, as far as we were concerned. The school practices the Montessori philosophy, which fosters a loving environment where children can grow and learn at their own pace, allowing them to spend extra time on the activities that interest them most. I found this much more attractive than your average (or above-average or even excellent) state-licensed daycare center (and I used to work at one several years ago, so I have an insider's knowledge), where the state's early childhood curriculum---and not necessarily the child's strengths and interests---rule the school. The director and teachers are loving and capable, and there is very little staffing turnover, unlike at the daycare center where I used to work, where conditions were unpleasant, and we teachers were rarely allowed to call in sick. I recall, in the short year that I worked there, nearly everyone---adults and children included---having strep throat, myself as well, and I am rarely sick. When Greer first started, her teacher, Ms. Michelle, was out sick for two days. You might think, eeks!, the teacher's sick!, but I considered this a very positive statement about the working environment at Indigo. If you're sick, stay home, get better, then come love on these kids. I think that's fantastic. Indigo Montessori and Wonderland Enrichment Arts are two separate entities that are located in the same historic building near Brightleaf Square in downtown Durham, that function as one. Wonderland operates from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., then it's Indigo from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. (which is when I pick up my bebeh), then Wonderland again from 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. These four-hour-or-less blocks allow Indigo and Wonderland to function with needing state accreditation, which means more freedom in their curriculum and lower costs and a more flexible schedule for parents and their kids. I drop my baby Greer off at Wonderland at 8:00 a.m., then pick her up from Indigo at 1:30 p.m. (I then work from home until 5:00 p.m.). In the summer (June through August), Indigo is closed, and Wonderland operates its own summer camp, with full or half day options.

Our 3 kids attended CFS from early school through upper school and have now all matriculated into…read morecollege. CFS was a fantastic partner in helping support our children's development. They nurtured all aspects of our children's development including social-emotional development while also, preparing our children for the most competitive colleges. Importantly, the school was a safe space for our children to explore, play and learn and we, as a family, gained a fantastic community of values-driven families. We couldn't be happier with our 25+ years of children at CFS.

This review is coming from an actual former middle schooler at CFS. I did succeed at making…read morefriends, as the school is very social-focused. Academic is a different story. When I started at CFS, I loved math and literature, and learning in general. However, by the end of the three years I spent there, I hated almost every subject. I'm usually able to at least seem smart, But they didn't help me in any way succeed academically. They would call my parents in for pointless meetings, pressured them into paying the school more money for a tutor that basically taught me the same stuff I was taught in classes, made my messy tendencies worse, and just generally made me feel stupid.

I've had my child in this daycare for a year and I've really been impressed by the quality of care…read morehere. I did an intensive research process to discover this daycare -- visited 5 in this area and called every single one in Chapel Hill region. This was hands down the best one. Community: The daycare is a co-op model, which means that parents are asked to volunteer to help with small projects and that the profits they earn go back to help fund the education of their caretakers. I think this really makes a difference for feeling like you are paying and investing in a community, rather than a corporation. Lower ratios: most daycares go with what the state mandates - 1:5 for babies, 1:6 for 1-2 year olds, and 1:10 for 2-3 year olds. Coming from another state; this is just abysmal. They start at 1:3 and then do 1:6 for 2-3 year olds. Anyone who has been in a daycare room when all the kids are there knows that this should really be the max. Price: it's a bit more costly than other daycares in the area, but it's worth it in my opinion. They do accept vouchers so you can look into that if you need. Location: maybe from a lot of people, but southern village is a great place. The kids can go on field trips to the huge park or this weaver street. Outdoor play: They do a lot of it and are very diligent about bug spray and sunscreen. They have a wonderful play yard with plenty of room, shade, and toys. They do water play in the summer twice a week. Potty training: they are very supportive with potty training and will sit your child on the potty every 30 minutes if that's what's needed. Drop off/pick up: not sure the earliest time you can drop off - maybe 7 or 730? Latest pick up is 530. Discipline/style: they are warm and gentle, but also good at enforcing boundaries. I've seen them engaging in more gentle methods like making positive suggestions for alternatives rather than just saying no. The structured scheduled helps kids know that putting away toys, sitting down at meals, washing hands, and going potty every hour are non negotiables.

When we moved to the area from Washington, D.C. a year and a half-ago, my biggest concern was how…read moremy then-2-year-old daughter would transition to a new daycare setting. Thankfully, CHDCC went above and beyond to welcome my daughter to the school and to meet her needs (and mine!) during that first week. Throughout our time at CHDCC, my husband and I have been incredibly impressed by the quality of the teachers and staff. Our center in D.C. had frequent staff turn-over and it has been such a gift to watch our daughter grow and thrive with a consistent, experienced early childhood professional. This teacher magically potty-trained our daughter in the first two months at school and supported her social, emotional, and cognitive growth each day. We were lucky enough to loop with her from the 2 year-old to the 3 year-old room, making for another smooth transition this year. Everyone at the center is warm and welcoming and I am always blown away by the fact that every adult in the building knows my daughter by name and looks out for her well-being. I am a huge fan of the play-based learning that takes place at CHDCC and love how her teacher differentiates instruction to cater to both the abilities and the interests of each child. I would highly recommend CHDCC to other parents and plan to enroll our second child in the infant room this year.

My youngest child recently graduated from KJP, so here is an updated/final review with the benefit…read moreof several more years of experience. Both of my children loved attending KJP and were well prepared for kindergarten. Krystal, the director, has done a fantastic job over the years of growing the school and establishing a great environment for the kids. The teachers and staff are great, and several of them have been there since we first enrolled our kids almost five years ago. Things were a little different for a while during COVID but everything has since returned to normal. Hours are 7:30-5:15. A few years ago they redid the playground in the back and it's really nice. There is a nice courtyard bu the entrance and exit doors that they have improved as well. Since last year there has also been a security guard present for much of the time, though I don't know if this is expected to be permanent. One of the parents also set up a Discord chat group for KJP families; I did not participate but I've heard it's pretty active. If you are looking for a preschool you would be well served to check out KJP. Your kids will be in excellent hands there!

We love Kehillah! Our daughter started preschool at the age of two and we are really impressed with…read morethe educational approach and loving care she experiences every day! The teachers are great and our little one actually likes going! The place is well managed and has a strict COVID-19 protocol that gives us peace of mind. The staff are fantastic!

I have been with this location for about 8 months now. My Daughter and I both love it here! The…read morestaff are always so pleasant, and smiling when I enter. I love how every teacher knows my daughter name, and usually have a story to share with me when I come to pick her up in the evenings. I have always felt a relief when leaving my daughter in their care. We recently switched directors(new sheriff in town lol) and honestly I have NOTHING bad to say other than our issue with the daycare being short staffed for a short time. Some things are out of our control, and what we can't control, doesn't matter. She was very informative via email to let us know about the teacher/child ratio. She has definitely worked the kinks out, and I'm sure there is more to come, so patience. We are in with the new....and well you know the rest‍ I welcome Ms.Kaycee with open arms and I truly believe she is going to do great things here. I love new beginnings, and she couldn't have come at a better time! I also can't forget about Ms.Mahasin !!! She is such a beautiful soul! Literally a ray of sunshine in human formShe has always made me feel extremely comfortable from our very first day. My daughter loves her so much and that makes my heart smile because my 1 ALMOST 2 year old is picky with her people. Thank you for simply being the great person you both are. We appreciate you all & keep up the good work!!!

We moved our son here from another preschool and are MUCH happier! This preschool has been…read morewonderful. Their curriculum can easily be tailored to the child so that if they're using an item to teach a lesson and your child's not interested, they can easily substitute something else that your child is interested in. The director and the teachers are fully involved and really seem to care about the children. They have wonderful programs in addition to the regular preschool activities for both the children and the parents. They stayed open late for a Zumba lesson and party for the kids and they've also done "Parents' Night Out" where they've stayed open late and had a get together for the children so the parents can have some time to themselves. I have been extremely impressed with how committed to the children and their education the teachers and director have been and fully recommend Childcare Network #58.

This is a great location to renew BLS certification. The instructors were concise and allowed the…read morestudents time for explanations and questions. The room was clean and mannequins were functional for all demonstrations. Definitely get there 10-15 minutes before the class time. This location has to buzz you in through a side entrance. All current students should call in for the student discount too. You can always check out A BLS Provider Manual from your school library.

I am very happy and proud to be a student of wisdom Health Academy. So, first of all I would like…read moreto thank Administrator Moriah Thurston and Nurse Aide I Instructor Taylor Nelson (MSN) .So far I have studied fast track course which is very useful and professional I hope This study will play a very important role for me to work and establish myself in the health field. I would like to thank my teachers and the entire Wisdom Health Academy team again. I would like to recommend this institution to everyone who wants to study and want to start their carrier in Health Sector . thank you (Mamata Bhandari, Student)

I Love Wisdom Health Academy. They are very nurturing and helpful. They don't give up on you. They…read morewant you to succeed and be successful regardless of your future as a CNA. Great people to work with. April Herron-White

Both my nieces strolled through this establishment. They turned out ok, so, i guess DA has…read moresomething to do with that. Ya feel me?

Durham Academy is one of the top private schools in North Carolina. The focus is on building…read moreleaders, not in just educating. The preschool is a warm and enriching environment. The lower school starts the educational journey, which continues progressing through High School. Classes are roughly 16-20 students, with daily enrichment classes across all disciplines. 100% of graduating seniors go to college, with most going to first choice schools.