Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
South Square KinderCare
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Motto
"Confidence for Life!"
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
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, elementary school and preschool to South Square KinderCare is Durham Academy Middle School Div (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,233 students
3116 Academy Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-9118
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
3001 Academy Rd Ste 300
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 401-4343
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
2800 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-9045
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 199 students
Jewish
1935 W Cornwallis Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-5517
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
3200 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,233 students
3116 Academy Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-9118
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
3200 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,253 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 38
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Christian
3707 Garrett Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 354-8000
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
2020 Chapel Hill Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
(984) 888-0578
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,233 students
3116 Academy Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-9118
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
3001 Academy Rd Ste 300
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 401-4343
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
2800 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-9045
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 199 students
Jewish
1935 W Cornwallis Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-5517
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
3200 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-7464
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,233 students
3116 Academy Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 489-9118
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
3001 Academy Rd Ste 300
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 401-4343
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
2800 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-9045
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 199 students
Jewish
1935 W Cornwallis Rd
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-5517
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,253 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 38
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Hope Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3005 Dixon Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3980
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3980
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rogers-herr Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
911 Cornwallis Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3970
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3970
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Maureen Joy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 South Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1602
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1602
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Vesson Avenue
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3939
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3939
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2119 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2894
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2894
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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