The decision to invest in early childhood programs is rooted in Donna Durham Danzy’s goal to help other families and support the well-being of Greensboro’s children. As a young girl, Donna enjoyed inventing creative play activities for neighborhood children. In high school and college, she studied child development and early learning. Landing an afterschool job teaching preschool at the YMCA became a springboard for a life-long career in early childhood leadership. 

 

Donna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (UNCG) and is a Level III NC Child Care Administrator. Her 30+ years of early childhood experience includes roles as a nanny, teacher, director, teacher-trainer, preschool quality consultant, and childcare center owner. Donna worked locally for state-funded early childhood programs Smart Start and More at Four/NC Pre-K for over ten years. In 2010 she studied Spanish and Preschool Education as a Rotary Scholar in Ecuador. Upon returning from South America, Donna began planning her first childcare venture. 

 

While raising their own six children, along with numerous foster children, Donna and her wife Dana Pinnix have dedicated themselves to responding to the need for locally led, high-quality, child development programs that emphasize supportive relationships, skillful teachers, and inspiring curriculum. Currently, Donna and Dana proudly operate two 5-star childcare centers, Piedmont Global Preschool (since 2011), Wishview Children's Center (since 2015), and an engaging little children's museum, Market St Playpark (since 2025). 

 

Motivated by a desire to bring globally recognized child development best practices to NC, the couple had traveled to New Zealand to study early care and education. They are planning to one day complete an early childhood education study tour in Reggio Emilia, Italy as well.