A Diverse Group of Durham's Children Growing Up Together

First Presbyterian Day School was first organized in 1970 by the First Presbyterian Church of Durham. We are a non-profit and non-sectarian organization.

From the start, the vision of FPDS has been that all children in our community have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential by accessing high-quality care and education in a program that seeks and values diversity.

We fulfill this vision by ensuring access to high-quality childcare and education for children from birth through five-years-old in an intentionally diverse community of children, families, and teachers. We prepare children to be good citizens by helping them understand and celebrate our differences, recognize our common humanity, and have compassion for others.

Partnerships & Affiliations

• FPDS proudly participates in the Duke Child Care Partnership.

• FPDS is also proudly certified by the Durham Living Wage Project.

• FPDS partners with the Child Care Services Association, Adult and Child Care Food Program - Meal Services.

• FPDS is a sponsor of the T.E.A.C.H. and WAGE$ projects.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.