Chatham County Partnership for Children

Working together for children and families in Chatham County, North Caroina

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Child Care and Education

Child care and early education can have effects on children’s emotional, social, and academic development. The first few years of a child’s life are crucial to their brain development so it is important that children have positive, meaningful experiences while in care.

High quality programs tend to have:

  • Developmentally appropriate activities
  • Low adult-to-child ratios
  • Well-educated and consistent caregivers
  • Established routines
  • Regular parent involvement

Young children in high-quality programs tend to:

  • Have better language skills
  • Have more developed reasoning abilities
  • Perform better on math and language tests in elementary school
  • Have better social skills
  • Be happier overall

Chatham County Partnership for Children, Family Child Care Home Consultant

919-542-7449 · 220 Chatham Business Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Paula Shemanski, paula@chathamkids.org

8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Provides on-one-one training about the licensing process and regulations, including on-site assistance at your home.

Chatham County Department of Social Services

919-542-2759 · 102 Camp Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312 ask.dss@chathamcountync.gov

8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Chatham County Partnership for Children

919-542-7449 · 220 Chatham Business Drive Pittsboro, NC 27312

admin@chathamkids.org

www.chathamkids.org

8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

www.chathamkids.org/families/findcare/Helps parents find child care in Chatham County and provides consumer information on all types of child care resources. Check website for more information

NC Pre-K Programs offered at the following schools:

  • Bennett School
    • 336-581-3586
  • Chatham Grove Elementary
    • 919-642-7069
  • Children First Learning Center
    • 919-542-5680
  • Head Start Telamon
    • 919-742-5316
  • North Chatham School
    • 919-967-3094
  • Perry Harrison Elementary
    • 919-967-9925
  • Pittsboro Elementary
    • 919-542-3987
  • Siler City Elementary
    • 919-663-2032
  • Sonflower Seeds Christian Pre-School and LC
    • 919-742-3939
  • Virginia Cross Elementary
    • 919-742-4279

Chatham County Partnership for Children, NC Pre-K Coordinators

919-542-7449 ext. 2 · 220 Chatham Business Drive Pittsboro, NC 27312

ncpk@chathamkids.org

8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Provides parents with information about Pre-K programs and preschool readiness, and also assists in the application process.

Chatham County Head Start | Telamon Corporation

919-742-5316 · 505 M L King Jr Blvd, Siler City, NC 27344

8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Preschool and early education program for low income families who qualify.

Chatham County Schools, Pre-K Program Facilitator

919-663-3610 ext. 1 & 2 · 234 Cross School Rd, Siler City, NC 27344

Cynthia King, ceking@chatham.k12.nc.us

Danubio Vazquez, dvazquez@chatham.k12.nc.us (Spanish)

Chatham County Schools, Pre-K Exceptional Children’s Program

919-542-6400 ext. 23322 · 468 Renaissance Dr,

Pittsboro, NC 27312

Merilee Chesney, mchesney@chatham.k12.nc.us

Provides parents with information and assistance regarding preschool programs for children with disabilities.

Chatham County Schools

919-542-3626 · 468 Renaissance Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312

www.chatham.k12.nc.us

8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Each school handles registration on site; call the office number above for more information (to find your school district).

Elementary Schools

Chatham County Partnership for Children, Child Care Resource & Referral

1-855-231-8717 · 220 Chatham Business Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312

referral@chathamkids.org

www.chathamkids.org/families/findcare/

8am – 5pm Monday-Friday

Provides information and referrals to Chatham County after-school programs and other school age programs.

Chatham YMCA

919-545-9622 · 287 East St Suite 412

Pittsboro, NC 27312

6:00am-8:00pm Monday-Friday 8:00-1:00 Saturday

Offers sports and fitness classes, family programs, camps, school and after-school programs, and child care.

Chatham County after school programs available at the following schools:

  • Bonlee Elementary After School– serving Bonlee, Bennett, and J.S. Waters Schools
    • 153 Bonlee School Road, Bear Creek, NC 27213
    • 910-986-9823
  • Chatham Grove After School
    • 1301 Andrews Store Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27312
    • 919-548-8337
  • Pittsboro Elementary After School– serving Moncure and Pittsboro Elementary Schools
    • 375 Pittsboro School Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312
    • 910-986-9711
  • Perry Harrison Elementary After School
    • 2655 Hamlets Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312
    • 910-986-9633
  • North Chatham Elementary After School
    • 3380 Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    • 910-489-1793
  • Virginia Cross Elementary After School– serving Siler City Elementary, Silk Hope, and Virginia Cross Elementary Schools
    • 234 Cross School Road, Siler City, NC 27344
    • 919-930-5829

https://www.ymcatriangle.org/programs/school-programs/after-school-programs

Chatham County Parks & Recreation

919-545-8555 · 964 East St Suite 100

Pittsboro, NC 27312

recreation@chathamcountync.gov

Office hours: 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Manages county recreational and park facilities. Offers youth summer camps as well as other youth and adult programming.

NC Division of Child Development and Early Education

910-473-4649 · PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374

brandon.fry@dhhs.nc.gov

www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Implements quality standards for child care and increases access to families and their children across North Carolina.

Chatham County Partnership for Children, Child Care Resource Manager

919-542-7449 ext. 117 · 220 Chatham Business Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Pam Anderson, pam@chathamkids.org

8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday

Provides on-one-one training about the licensing process and regulations, including on-site assistance at your home