I love this School. My kids have gone here and it is truly amazing. The teachers are so kind and…read morehave the kids best interest in mind.

Summer Camp Review: I think the young adult counsellors are not implementing the program as on…read morepaper. Such a disappointment as it really missed the mark. Of course, not all counsellors but the few we experienced have put on movies, and are kinda immature in interacting during parent interaction. Don't get me wrong nobody is mean but the place isn't worth the price at all. YMCA is running laps around Duke School summer camp in terms of fun energy and don't tell me it's educational and cut out half the stated activities b/c suzie q didn't remember. Overall Duke School is a master a marketing an illusion of what it thinks it is. Maybe 20 years ago dude...

Great daycare our daughter who is currently 6 months is well taken care of and they do…read moredevelopmentally appropriate activities every day. The teachers are great and truly love her and the director Catherine is awesome.

From the owner: Durham, NC, daycare center for ages 2 months-5 years old offering flexible scheduling, limited…read moreclosures, & year-round infant, toddler, preschool, & pre-k programs where children are supported every step of the way. Our curriculum combines discovery, play, & guided learning that helps children build confidence, social-emotional skills, motor development, & early reading & math with room to explore & grow. Health & safety are always top of mind, & children spend their time in engaging classrooms & outdoor spaces where they can discover, play, & grow through hands-on experiences. Stay connected with daily updates, notes, & photos through our My Bright Day™ app, & contact us to learn more about tours, enrollment, & availability.

My daughter has attended since she was 3yo and is about to go to Kindergarten. The care providers…read moreare patient, have an open dialogue with parents, constantly assess children's developmental skills so they will be ready for Kindergarten, and provide a safe, fun environment. I plan for my second child to begin here once he is eligible at 2yo.

This is a fantastic preschool for the Trinity Park neighborhood and beyond. Thumbs up for the…read moredirector and teachers. It is open to everyone and is a sweet opportunity for young kids to play and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.

Wonderful experience at Beth El for our son to get ready for kindergarten. He can't wait to go…read moreeveryday. Caring staff and an overall super atmosphere for learning and play. Highly recommend!

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.

FPDS has been a good choice for us. A big plus for me is that they are one of the few places that…read morewill accept cloth diapered kids in their infant section! The school is well worn and well loved on the interior because it is in a lovely old church (where they have their yearly "kids concerts"). They are in church but are not teaching religious doctrine. The outdoor play area is fully covered with lovely old trees too. The teachers I would rate as great in the younger classes. We had issues with our pre-K kid in the 4 year old room as did our friend whose child was there. I feel like the teachers are a little harsh and too displine focused in the oldest childcare room. Annoyingly you can't set up any kind of automatic payment system for the monthly fee so you gotta remember to write that check !

FPDS has been an exceptional experience for both of our children. The caring, kind and talented…read morestaff helped our older son successfully transition to kindergarten this year after attending FPDS from 2 to 4. Our 2 year old daughter loves going to school and is learning so much from music to letters to social interactions. We believe in people and community and learning and FPDS is a gift to us personally, our children and the Durham community. We feel fortunate to have found this school!

Don't recommend. The…read moreteachers are sitting in the shade chilling while children burn themselves on the hot slide. Director is not welcoming. Her huge diamond demonstrates the center's values - money - not children, teachers, or families.

Love this place and the environment. Every teacher knows each child's name, the atmosphere is warm…read more, loving , laid back, the parents and staff has such great relationships. The teaches really do love the kids and even though every day is not sunshine and smiles they always give their best and make the parents feel comfortable with their child there. Great place. Definitely recommend