Meet our Team

Family Preschool is committed to offering the best preschool education in Durham. As part of that goal, we hire only the best teachers to be a part of our family. We hire teachers who are experienced, have training in the educational philosophies we embrace, and who are equally committed to our children and their development. Family Preschool is proud to pay our teachers a living wage salary that shows our commitment to and understanding of their important work. Our dedication to paying our teachers a living wage, coupled with our diligence in hiring the most dedicated teachers for our school, have led to outstanding teacher longevity and an exceptional family experience. 

Teacher Melanie

School Director

“I feel so lucky to be part of this close community every day.  The families and dedicated teachers work together and each person contributes unique gifts and expertise to our school, which all add up to a nurturing, supportive place for the children to be together.”

Teacher AMBER

1-Year-Old Program

“I love the sense of community and how welcoming, inclusive and cheerful it is. Children with all abilities and families of all types make up Family Preschool.”

Teacher Katrina

1-Year-Old Program

“I have loved being part of this community as a helping parent the past two years! The teachers support and guide the children in a way that has been wonderful to see, and I'm excited for the chance to do the same this year.”

Teacher Kim

2-Year-Old Program

“I feel privileged to be a part of this cooperative community. I have watched my children thrive in this play-based learning environment and I am excited to share that experience with other families. Family Preschool truly is the "village" we are all seeking as parents of young children.”

Teacher Susan

3-4 Year-Old Program

“There is nothing I love more than when a preschooler accomplishes something they have been working on or learning. I also love getting to share these accomplishments with families!”

Teacher alyssa

3-4 Year-Old Program

“Family Preschool is such a magical place to be. It is everything a parent dreams of when sending their child to school for the first time. Having the opportunity to be a part of a child's first experience with school is the honor of a lifetime and there is no better place to do that, than FPS!”

Teacher Andrea

3-4 Year-Old Program

“Family Preschool has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and it feels good to be there.”