It is our mission to provide a
high-quality preschool experience
To all children — regardless of ethnic, cultural, or socio-economic backgrounds.
In the fall of 1965, Binkley Kindergarten was established as an outreach ministry of Olin T. Binkley Baptist Church. The school was conceived as a mission to the community with the goal of providing quality preschool opportunities for children of all backgrounds. What started as a kindergarten program has grown into a multi-age preschool program, and we are proud that even after over 50 years, we still uphold the goals of our founders.
Mission Statement
Binkley Preschool believes that all children regardless of ethnic, cultural, or socio-economic backgrounds, deserve a high-quality preschool experience. At Binkley Preschool, we believe that children should be allowed to be children. We foster a loving, nurturing, play-based environment that is challenging and stimulating, but not frustrating. Our goal is to give children a solid foundation upon which to build their education.
Curriculum
At Binkley Preschool, we know that children mature to their own biological clock
Our emphasis is on challenging children intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally by providing them with experiences that are both age and individually-appropriate. Teachers set the stage for hands-on learning in a stimulating manner that will instill excitement, curiosity, problem-solving, sharing, and freedom of expression. It is the role of the teacher(s) to act as a facilitator – answering questions, offering encouragement, redirecting problem situations, and helping children focus on tasks. Binkley aims to foster in each child a sense of independence and a positive self-image. Children learn best by doing! Curriculum is an ongoing learning process and it is facilitated through the use of interest centers.
Our teachers strive to integrate important skills into all of their lesson plans. Gross and fine motor, self-help, language, math, and science are just a few. Learning to live and cooperate within the classroom community and beyond is a goal for all Binkley Preschoolers.
Learn more about each class:
Our Teachers Average More than 9 Years of Tenure
Mrs. Buckley – Director
Kim Buckley first came to Binkley Preschool as the parent of a 2-year-old daughter, in 2008, and it was love at first sight! She spent her early years as a substitute, then 6 years as an assistant to two fabulous teachers in the 4-year-old class. She has served as director since 2016 and will tell you that her time at Binkley, and with her Binkley Family, has been one of the greatest joys in her life! She feels honored and privileged to be leading in such an amazing place, her second family and home. Mrs. Buckley is a graduate of the University of San Francisco and lives in Chapel Hill where she raised 4 children (2 daughters and 2 sons) with her husband of 29 years.