Early School
Our children learn through creating deep and lasting relationships with the world around them. Our program nurtures overall human development, including cognitive and physical skills and social and emotional intelligence. We know that attention to process leads to exceptional outcomes.
We offer a vibrant program for children ages 3-6 across three campuses: on our Main Campus, 17 miles from downtown Durham or Chapel Hill, by UNC Chapel Hill's campus, and by Duke University's Central Campus. Each campus is staffed by highly trained and experienced educators who bring purposeful attention to what helps children best grow and develop. We believe that students, teachers, and families can together empower children to realize their best self, animated by the idea that each child has a sacred individuality to be honored.Our Early Schools
Durham Early School
404 Alexander Avenue
Durham, NC 27705-4706
919.286.7795
Chapel Hill Early School
531 Raleigh Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3917
919.929.7080
Campus Early School
(Main Campus)
4809 Friends School Road
Durham, NC 27705
919.383.6602 x238
Head Teachers
6:1
Our student to staff ratio
Our School Year
Each Early School is open five days a week, from the end of August through early June, with occasional breaks for vacations and work days.
Our School Day
Drop-off begins at 8:15 am and pick-up times are at 12:30, 3:15, or 5:15.