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Books for every child. Support for every parent. Literacy for every community.

We invite you to visit the Book Harvest Family Space in Durham! It is a colorful area full of free books, wall toys, a magnet wall, reading nooks, puppets, and more – all designed to make it easy for children and families to play, learn, and read together.

Learning without limits, innovating for excellence, embracing diversity and inspiring empathy — prepared for life. Durham Academy has been inspiring students to live moral, happy, productive lives since 1933. 

DA serves 1,267 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through 12. Committed to accessibility, the school awards $5.1M in tuition assistance annually. 

Information sessions and small group tours are available at da.org/tours. Applications accepted through December 8, 2025.

Family Preschool is a cooperative, play-based preschool that has served the Triangle community for over 50 years. With our cooperative preschool model, parents experience their child’s early years of development through direct engagement in the classroom. Our experienced teachers provide a nurturing environment for children ages 1-5 to learn, play, and grow alongside their parents and loved ones in a half-day setting.

Founded in 1977, Hill Learning Center supports K–12 students who learn differently through individualized, research-based instruction in reading, writing, math, and executive function skills. Hill offers a half-day school program, academic summer programs, and year-round tutoring. Hill’s multi-sensory, Orton-Gillingham–based approach helps students build skills, confidence, and independence for success in school and beyond.

$100 Application Fee waived for a limited time!

Use Promo Code MCSWaiver When Checking Out 

Founded in 1980 and accredited by the American Montessori Society, MCS serves students toddlers through 8th grade.

We are a vibrant Montessori community where together, through our dynamic and relevant curriculum, we guide students toward self-discovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world.

$100 Application Fee waived for a limited time!

Sunrise Community Farm Center is a vibrant educational hub in Chapel Hill where children lead the way in discovering the magic of farm life. Modeled after the traditional family farm, the center’s acclaimed youth programs - including award-winning summer camps, school’s out camps, and hands-on after-school care - empower kids to learn by doing. Central to this experience is a comprehensive horsemanship and riding program designed for all ages, from toddlers in "Little Rascals" classes to elders seeking a new connection with animals. Beyond youth activities, the farm serves as a resource for the whole community, offering adult classes, birthday parties, team retreats, seasonal festivals, and "Open Farm" Saturdays that encourage generational learning. It is a local gem where neighbors of every age can get their hands dirty, master new skills, and grow together in a beautiful, inclusive environment.

TDS is a co-ed, independent school serving students in Transitional Kindergarten - 8th Grade. 

As a warm and welcoming community devoted to academic excellence, Triangle Day School ignites intellectual curiosity, fosters compassion and integrity, and nurtures creativity, inspiring confidence in each student to lead a life of purpose.