About Us
The Holy Family Daycare Center is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational, full-time, preschool, 4 Star child care facility. It provides quality care and age appropriate education in a loving, stimulating, and secure environment. The Center is part of the outreach ministry of the Church of the Holy Family (Episcopal) and operates on the church property.
Intentionally, the children in the Center are diverse in terms of race, creed, and socioeconomic status. A number of the children qualify for subsidized child care tuition. The Center curriculum is designed to enhance social interaction and development of emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. We recognize that each child is unique and special. We value each child's cultural heritage and respect the differences among us.
The Center serves up to 41 children, ranging in a age from 2 months to 5 years, or just old enough for entry into kindergarten. Operating hours are 7:30 to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday (except for designated holidays and teacher workdays).
The staff includes a Director and 8 teachers, all selected for their special qualitites and talents in the care and nurturing of young children. A work-study student from the University of North Carolina and qualified volunteers may provide additional assistance.
The administrative operation is provided by the Director and a Board of Directors composed of representatives from the Church and the parents. Parents are encouraged to participate in the life of the Center by maintaining their knowledge of and involvement in the Center activities, helping to reduce costs, and assisting in the enrichment of the program.
Our Mission
The mission of Holy Family Daycare Center, operating as the primary outreach of the Church of the Holy Family, is to provide high-quality child care and age-appropriate education to children of low- to middle-income families.
- We believe that a positive start during the first five years of life is critical to a child's future.
- We believe that each child is unique and deserves respect.
- We believe that a child's preschool experience is enhanced when parents and teachers work together as partners.
- We believe that having an ethnically diverse clientele and staff leads to a richer experience for all.
- We seek to provide:
- a positive work environment, treating our staff as professionals, by paying reasonable wages and providing generous benefits, and by allowing them autonomy in their classrooms.
- an environment that is rich in language, art, and sensorial exploration, thus complimenting the children's home life.
- ample opportunities for the children to develop and practice self-expression and social skills.
- a sense of community among the families served by the Center.
Contact Us
Our operating hours are from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday (except for designated holidays and teacher workdays).
Holy Family Day Care Center
200 Hayes Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone: (919) 929-5004
Fax: (919) 537-1007 fax
Director: Cindy Riley
Board of Directors Acting Chair: Anita Crescenzi