Estes Children's Cottage, Chapel Hill

Estes Children's Cottage is located in a residence to provide a home setting for ten to twelve children ages one to three years. Children begin as young as 12 months old and typically transition to a larger program the summer after they turn four-years-old. Our one mixed age group works and plays together in our large room designed and used just for the children and in our large fenced in yard. Our program is located near many community resources, such as the library, nature trail and park which enrich our program for the children. Our small program is owned and operated by a mother and daughter and assisted by two additional caregivers. Our consistent staff eliminates turnover, a common problem in child care programs particularly with toddlers. We value this consistency to develop relationships among the children, families and caregivers.