The University Drive KinderCare gains strength from helping each other and most of all empowers each other.
Our common goal is to make our school the BEST educational environment for children and to support our families and our community.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Thank you for choosing University Drive KinderCare! We know that the first five years of life are the most important to build a strong, healthy foundation and we are committed to meet your child’s early childhood educational, social and developmental needs in our nurturing environment! The information you find here will help you to become familiar with all the great things that are happening at our school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 919-489-7269 or stop by our school any time. Once again, thank you for choosing KinderCare, we look forward to seeing with you soon.
- Your family's health and safety is our primary concern. Our school offers a secure keypad entry, fenced in playgrounds and staff members are certified in CPR, First Aid and SIDS prevention.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: French
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, Granville County, CCSA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Square KinderCare?
The application deadline for South Square KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to South Square KinderCare is Hill Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Durham Academy Middle School Div (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is International Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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Grades
Students
Grades: 5-8 | 379 students 0.3 miles 3116 Academy Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-9118
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-9118
0.3
5-8
379
Grades: PK-6 | 159 students 0.5 miles 3001 Academy Rd Ste 300
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 401-4343
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 401-4343
0.5
PK-6
159
Grades: NS-6 | 158 students 0.6 miles 2800 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-9045
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-9045
0.6
NS-6
158
Grades: NS-5 | 152 students 1.1 miles 1935 W Cornwallis Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-5517
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-5517
1.1
NS-5
152
Grades: 1-12 | 166 students 1.3 miles 3200 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
1.3
1-12
166
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