Yates Baptist Child Development Center 2819 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707

"I have two children who attend Yates, and it has been a wonderful place for them. We moved here from out of state, and I feel so lucky that they had openings for both of my children's ages! The teachers are all nurturing and loving to the kids, and the children in the classes treat each other with the same affection and care as is modeled for them. Each of my children's classrooms has a bunny as a classroom pet, and the children help to care for it. The food is freshly prepared and healthy, and my eldest comes home bragging about how much salad he eats. When it's time for rest, the teachers sweetly rub the backs of the younger children who have trouble falling asleep. They get a lot of outside play and exploration, art and creativity time in their classes, reading time and developmental toys, and everything is set up in ways that foster their imaginations. It is a play-based learning environment where discovery keeps the kids excited, and they don't feel pressure. They practice positive discipline, and the children develop strong relationships with the adults in their classrooms. We also love that it is Christian faith-based, but open and inclusive of families from all faith traditions, emphasizing values like grace, kindness, and gratitude. Yates is even a green certified care facility, and uses essential oils for cleaning so that they minimize toxic exposure for the children. Our family could not be more pleased, and would highly suggest you visit for yourself to see what a wonderful environment Yates is."