Illustrative photoBinkley Preschool
Grades and ages
Ages 2-5
Student-teacher ratio
5:1
Tuition
$6,000 - $8,900/year (Need-based financial aid & NC ESA+ accepted)
About Binkley Preschool
Binkley Preschool in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a nationally celebrated, non-profit play-based inclusive preschool founded in 1965 (celebrating over 60 years of service) on the campus of Binkley Baptist Church. Serving children ages 2 through 5, Binkley is renowned as Chapel Hill's pioneer in early childhood inclusion, seamlessly integrating neurotypical children with peers who have physical, sensory, developmental, and medical exceptionalities. Operating with an intimate 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, classrooms are led by highly experienced master educators who employ emergent play, sensory ateliers, language modeling, and social-emotional scaffolding. Binkley provides a joyful, barrier-free environment where every child is celebrated and supported.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Toddler
- Preschool
- Pre-K
- Ages 2-5
Specialties
- Pioneering Inclusive Early Childhood Education
- Developmental Exceptionalities Integration
- Sensory-Rich Play-Based Curriculum
- Social-Emotional Inclusion & Empathy
- Sixty-Year Historic Community Legacy
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Inclusive Special Education Collaboration
- Adaptive Equipment Accommodations
- Speech & Language Modeling
- Sensory Regulation & Occupational Therapy Space
Programs
Programs at Binkley Preschool
Other programs and supports
- Inclusive Special Education Collaboration
- Adaptive Equipment Accommodations
- Speech & Language Modeling
- Sensory Regulation & Occupational Therapy Space
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- North Carolina Division of Child Development Licensed
- NAEYC Standards Aligned
Tuition and funding
Tuition: $6,000 - $8,900/year (Need-based financial aid & NC ESA+ accepted)
- NC Education Student Accounts Plus (ESA+)
- Binkley Endowed Tuition Assistance
- Private Pay
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Binkley Preschool
What is Binkley Preschool's philosophy on inclusion?
Binkley has practiced full inclusion for decades, educating children of all abilities side-by-side with adaptive equipment, specialized support, and empathy.
Does Binkley Preschool accept North Carolina ESA+ grants?
Yes. Families of children with diagnosed developmental exceptionalities can use NC ESA+ grant funds to support attendance.
What is the schedule at Binkley Preschool?
Binkley operates a high-quality half-day morning program (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM) with 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day enrollment options.
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