About Harvest Learning Center

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Quality Childcare in Chapel Hill

Harvest Learning Center, LLC provides high quality childcare and early education for families in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Founded in 2003 as Harvest Home Daycare, our center began as a small family childcare home serving just three children. Within the first year, enrollment reached licensed capacity, with additional families placed on a waiting list.

To meet the growing need for quality childcare in the Chapel Hill and Durham area, Harvest Learning Center expanded to its current location at 2400 Nelson Highway. Our center remains rooted in a small residential setting while serving up to 31 children in a nurturing, structured environment designed to support early learning and development.

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5 Star Rated with NAEYC Accreditation

The center has North Carolina’s highest rating of 5-stars and holds the distinction of being nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Less than 10 percent of centers nation-wide hold this distinction.

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Award Winning Childcare

Harvest Learning Center was voted Best Childcare Services and Daycare in Durham for 2025 by CommunityVotes. This recognition reflects the trust families place in our experienced team, consistent caregivers, and commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching early learning environment.

See Our Children Learning and Growing

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  • A 3 year old girl smiling after getting her face painted at the HLC Fall Festival 2025
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  • Our team dressed up for Halloween 2025
  • A preschooler climbing on playground equipment
  • Two preschool boys herbs and vegetables for lunch
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  • 2 and 3 year olds listening during story time
  • 2 and 3 year olds participating in a sensory activity
  • One of our kids smiling with Mrs. Ginger
  • One of our graduates in 2024
  • Our kids lined up to participate in some Taekwondo activities
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  • A little boy sitting on a tire on a playground smiling
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Why Families Choose Harvest Learning Center

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60 Years of Experience

Over six decades of trusted childcare experience, supporting families with consistent care, proven educational practices, and lasting community relationships.

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Highly Educated and Trained Staff

Our educators hold early childhood credentials and participate in ongoing professional training to provide consistent, high-quality learning experiences daily.

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Nurturing Care and Love

Children thrive in a warm, family-like environment that supports emotional security, builds confidence, and encourages lifelong learning every day.

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    Affordable Quality Childcare

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    Conveniently Located Near I-40

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    CPR & First Aid Certified

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    Faith Based Morals and Values

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    Family-Like Community

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    Focus on Academics & Growth

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    Full and Part Time Options

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    Low Teacher Turnover

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    Nutritious, In House Meals Included

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    Safe & Secure Childcare

What Parents Are Saying

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  • "For us, Harvest is an extension of home. They have helped nurture and care for our three children, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! To have your child wake up each morning excited to go to daycare is such a gift to a parent. The journey of parenthood has been all the more blessed by having Harvest Learning Center as part of our village. Our family will be forever grateful for this special place and the beautiful hearts of the incredible people who make it feel like home."

    —Meg B.

  • "Our initial draw to HLC was the teacher to student ratio. Knowing that our child would be given adequate attention was incredibly reassuring. What we didn’t expect was for HLC to feel like an extended family. Whether we’re picking up or dropping off, we can tell from our child’s excitement that staff members treat these kids like their own."

    —Danielle F.

  • "Our son has been at Harvest Learning Center for three years. HLC has it all: a stimulating environment with happy kids; an interesting and varied schedule complete with outdoor time, art projects, yoga and a music class; qualified caregivers who really care and a low child to caregiver ratio. I felt right at home when I walked through the door at Harvest. It’s a good feeling knowing our son is getting the love and attention he deserves while we’re at work. Thank you HLC!"

    —Casey F.

  • “No words can express how awesome I think all of you are and how much my family appreciates the way you all cared for (our daughter). I couldn’t have told you this in person because I would have been in tears. I am so grateful for you all and I will continue to sing your praises to other moms who are looking for earth angels to care for their children.”

    —Kristi J., Former parent whose child graduated in 2022

  • "My son is now 7 and thriving in first grade thanks to the wonderful foundation of education, confidence building and love he received at Harvest Learning Center. He started at Harvest at 10 weeks of age and graduated at the age of 5. Harvest was a wonderful support to our family and helped make our family stronger. My husband and I both work and we never felt guilty taking our son to Harvest. He thrived in his just over 5 years there. Harvest helped us with all the milestones, from first steps to talking to potty training and then on to preparation for kindergarten. I would recommend Harvest Learning Center to anyone that is in need of childcare. Harvest was not just our daycare, but a part of our family."

    —Amanda B., Preschooler Parent

  • Harvest has been an incredible experience for our family. The teachers are attentive, nurturing, and truly invested in each child's growth and development. My son loves going to school every day, and it brings us so much comfort knowing he is in a safe, engaging, and loving environment. We've seen him grow, learn new skills, and build meaningful relationships with both his teachers and friends. We are so grateful to be part of the Harvest community.

    —Anya B.

Explore our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs

Every child learns differently. Explore our infant, toddler, and preschool programs to see how Harvest Learning Center supports growth, learning, and development at every stage.

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