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Alamance Community College: Demonstration Development Daycare

  • Classes from the Horticulture Department installed a fruit and vegetable garden.
  • Crape Myrtles were planted and tire planters were added around trees.
  • A Horticulture class is planning to future settings such as an infant deck and pergola.
  • They held a training through the partnership with 75 participants who toured their OLE.
  • Through participation in this project, children now spend more time outside.
  • The teachers view going outdoors differently – it is not just a place for play, but a place where the children can eat lunch, have circle time, and learn.

Address: 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 506-4123
Director: Caroline Sykes
NC Star Rating: 5
Capacity: 58

Schematic Master Plan (2016)

After Renovation (2019)

after renovation showing new looping pathway

Looping pathway

after renovation showing shaded sand play setting

Sheltered preschool sand play area

after renovation showing flagstone pathway

Looping garden pathway

after renovation showing raised garden beds

Alamance Garden Gate

Enclosed fruit and vegetable garden

Enclosed fruit and vegetable garden

balancing and seating log with tire planters

Balancing and seating log

toddler standing in a sand play area

Toddler sand play area

loose parts play table

Loose parts play