BRIGHT HORIZONS AT NORTH DURHAM
DURHAM, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address4205 CAPITOL STREET DURHAM, NC 27704 (919) 477-9296
CityDURHAM, NC 27704
CountyDurham
Phone(919) 477-9296
Operating details
Capacity100
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 8, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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4205 CAPITOL STREET DURHAM, NC 27704 (919) 477-9296, DURHAM, NC 27704
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/23/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 152/23/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) — Violation #533
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three bottles in space #1 were not dated. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 152/23/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) — Violation #601
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator did not have a thermometer in space #1 (infant classroom). Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk2/23/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown drill was conducted on 6/25/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$763/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DURHAM, Durham County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 9
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