First Environments Early Learning Center

About First Environments Early Learning Center

First Environments Early Learning Center (FEELC) is a non-profit child care facility located in North Carolina s Research Triangle Park that serves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Institute of Environmental Health Science and their contractors, as well as members of the general public. Almost 200 infants, toddlers and preschool children benefit from FEELC s programming emphasis on nature as a third teacher. Designed to maximize natural light, FEELC s interactive building uses found objects and donated materials that change in response to children s interests. The grounds hold many gardens, including an edible garden harvested for meals at the school, natural areas for exploration, a playground and outdoor stage

Services Offered

• Activities
• After School Care
• Before School Care
• Homework Guide
• Learning Program
• Pick Up/Drop Off
• Preschool Care
• Sick Children Care

Age Group Handled

• 0-6 Months
• 6 months to 3 years
• 3 to 5 Years

Languages Known

• English