Estes Children’s Cottage
200 North Estes Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-942-8485
Age range: 1–3 years
Tuition: Ranges from $408-$1280/month depending on schedule (2, 3, or 5 half or full days a week)
Scholarships available: No
Accreditation: Licensed by the Division of Child Development with a five-star license.
Application deadline: Rolling admission
Application fee: $50, non-refundable
School starts: School is year round
School runs: Arrival between 8 – 9:15 a.m. and departure 12:30 or 3:30 p.m., 2, 3, and 5 days a week options.
Class size: 10-12
Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
Boy/girl quota: No quota, maintain balance
How toilet-trained do children need to be? Not at all.
Parental participation required: Family involvement is welcomed but not required.
Special features: We are inspired by the programs of Reggio Emilia and believe in the capabilities of children. We offer a well-planned environment with numerous materials for the children to explore, a negotiated curriculum, and documentation of learning. We have a large, natural outdoor area and are within close walking distance to several community services, including the library. We provide breakfast, lunch, and snack served in a family-style manner.
Web address: www.esteschildrenscottage.com
E-mail address: [email protected]
Updated December 2015
