I love their outdoor learning curriculum and their support for outdoor learning environments. The fact that I know that my daughter is learning in a natural inspired place, instead of fake structures brings me so much joy. I love her learning to love and embrace nature, and that she gets to go outside everyday. Her teachers communicate with me weekly about their activities and lesson plans. I have been able to see growth in all the areas of her development, but most importantly on her social emotional development. She has gone from crying to confidently saying “I want to go to school today” and “my school, A Safe Place”
This is a place that cares about children’s development deeply.

The owner of A Safe Place brought the first five star center to Southeast Raleigh because she was raising her own children in the area, and felt like she shouldn’t have to leave her own community to receive quality care. Over 25 years after its conception, A Safe Place has done nothing but improve upon that standard. From its natural playground to its tasting and production gardens, the center continues to break the mold. With its strong emphasis on nature, children do spend a lot of time outdoors year round, so I advise parents to dress their children appropriately for the seasons. All in all, A Safe Place is a great place for children to grow, learn, play and explore.

I could not imagine a better place for my daughter to start off her educational journey. I loved watching her grow from not wanting to leave my side to now skipping in to class. I love the focus they out on outdoor play, I think it’s great for her to experience that. My daughter loves having the garden during crop season and being able to enjoy fresh produce she “helped” grow. I also have been so impressed with the teachers she has had and their commitment to helping her learn, grow, and have fun.

I both worked at A Safe Place and had three of my children attend the school. This is a fabulous place for children. The owner/operator has a true love for her mission and the children and families she serves. The teachers are hard working and dedicated to their craft. This school is on the cutting edge of early childhood education. They participate in outdoor learning environments and various other natural learning initiatives. The most impressive thing about the school is the way they embrace the season of a child’s life. They firmly believe and understand the needs of the population they serve and ensure that all children are given the opportunity to be the best child that they can be!

My granddaughter is currently enroled in the center on Clarendon Rd. She loves her teachers. They are very professionals and we have seeing an improvement on my granddaughter’s social skills since she started attending to the center. We love the center, their staff, professionalism, and the quality of services 🤩