The school serves around 175 children ages 12 weeks to six years old. It is an independent company but contracted to serve Duke families, according to Heather Rose, director of The Little School.
Kyle Cavanaugh, vice president for Administration, has announced he will retire on September 30, 2022, after more than 13 years at Duke that have seen extraordinary growth in employment, expansion of campus operations, and recognition for the institution as a best place to work.
The pitter patter of tiny Velcro shoes resonated off the gray and white tile in the Westbrook Building. The clutch of 10 preschoolers, all children of Duke staff and faculty who attend The Little School in Durham, had returned to the Divinity School to see a display that documents their holiday art creation that has warmed the hearts of many community members and connected little and “Big Duke.”