Empowering Educators.
Nurturing Children
About Attuned
Attuned translates decades of clinical wisdom into practical, emotional education for early childhood educators.
Great teaching has always been about more than curriculum. It’s about the quiet moment when a child feels truly seen, the patience it takes to meet a struggling student with warmth instead of frustration, and the relationships that make a classroom feel like a safe place to grow. At Attuned, we believe these skills can be taught, and that every educator deserves the tools to develop them.
Whether you’re a preschool teacher looking to deepen your practice, or a childcare administrator seeking meaningful professional development for your staff, Attuned meets you where you are.
The Legacy
From the Lucy Daniels Center
Rooted in clinical excellence for over 30 years, the Lucy Daniels Center has been a beacon of support for children and families in North Carolina. As the largest non-profit provider of mental health services for children in the region, we have seen firsthand that the most successful learning happens when a child feels emotionally safe, seen, and understood.
Attuned was born from this legacy. We realized that while teachers are given endless curriculum checklists, they are rarely given the emotional tools they need to navigate the complex relationships at the heart of their work.
Our Philosophy
What it Means to be ATTUNED
The name ATTUNED reflects our core methodology: Affective Teacher Training in Understanding and Nurturing Emotional Development. We are dedicated to:
Sensitivity
Meeting children where they are, developmentally and emotionally.
Empowerment
Giving teachers the confidence to handle challenging situations with grace.
Inclusivity
Ensuring every child – including those who struggle with transitions or outdoor play – has a path to success.
Our Partners & Supporters
Built for North Carolina, Supported by Visionaries
Attuned is a collective effort to raise the bar for early childhood education in our state. We are deeply grateful to the organizations that have shared our vision:
- The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: For providing the initial funding to develop the Attuned philosophy.
- The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation: For their generous grant to digitize our curriculum, ensuring high-quality training is accessible to every teacher in North Carolina.
Lucy Daniels Foundation
Emotional education for early childhood educators
Join a community of educators who are prioritizing emotional well-being as the foundation of academic success.