End of Year Celebrations with Durham PreK!
May 28, 2026
Here's to another great year of Durham PreK! We couldn't have completed another successful year without our dedicated and passionate educators, and the engaged families who support them. We are beyond proud of all of our young learners who have blossomed so much throughout the year and are ready to take on kindergarten in the Fall. Check out some of our favorite moments from this school year!
Site Accomplishments
Growing Legacy Early Learning Center
Congratulations to Growing Legacy ELC for being named 2026 Best of North Carolina Child Care Center! This recognition highlights its steady impact on families during some of the most formative years of childhood.
Child Care Network #57
Congratulations to Monica Evans at Child Care Network #57 for graduating Summa Cum Laude from North Carolina Central University and earing a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education!
Creative Schools at Davis Park
Congratulations to Taleyah Haynes, Instructional Assistant at Creative Schools at Davis Park, on receiving her Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education from Wake Technical Community College in Spring 2026!
Congrats Class of 2026!
Congratulations to the Durham PreK class of 2026! You did it! With the unwavering support and guidance from your teachers and families, you now have the tools you need to thrive in Kindergarten this Fall. We hope you will take all the knowledge you've gained and let you light shine bright in this next chapter!
Family Engagement
Teachers and staff planned creative and exciting events to engage families!
- Adult Eye Screenings at Primary Colors ELC
- School Fair at White Rock CDC
- Spring Egg Hunt at Creative Schools at Davis Park
- Curriculum Night at Oxford Manor Head Start
- STEAM Carnival at The Whitted School
- Target Day at First Chronicles
Professional Development
Durham PreK is committed to high-quality early childhood education and to providing professional development opportunities for teachers.
CLASS 2nd Edition PreK-3rd
Congratulations to the Durham PreK Directors on completing their CLASS 2nd Edition PreK-3rd Intro to Interactions Course!
- William Lucas
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Yvonne Reese
PreK CLASS Observation
Congratulations to the Durham PreK Directors on passing their PreK CLASS Observation Reliability Test!
- Dionne Bryant
- Brenda Carter
- Druscilla Harris
- Amy Boyette
- Druscilla Harris
MMCI Course Completion
Congratulations to the Durham PreK teachers on completing their Making the Most of Classroom Interactions (MMCI) courses!
- Amber Burton-Child Care Network (Rippling Stream)
- Laquonta Wade-Kids 'R' Kids RTP
- Kemensia Dudley-The Whitted School
- Ellen Long-Children’s Campus at Southpoint
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Joyce Hayes-Murray-Massenburg Elementary
Early Childhood Inclusion Institute Pre-Conference
Durham PreK was awarded scholarships to attend the Early Childhood Inclusion Institute Pre-Conference on May 19, 2026! This scholarship allowed DPK Quality Coaches, directors and teachers the opportunity to attend an impactful conference that strengthened inclusive practices with children and families.
A.S.K. Conference
Every year, Early Years hosts the Advancing Skills and Knowledge Conference for early educators across the state. This year's conference was held on Saturday, February 28th. Teachers attended informative and engaging workshops by experts in early childhood education.