MOUNT SYLVAN UNITED METHODIST
DURHAM, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address5731 ROXBORO RD DURHAM, NC 27712 (919) 477-7389
CityDURHAM, NC 27712
CountyDurham
Phone(919) 477-7389
Operating details
Capacity99
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 21, 2014
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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5731 ROXBORO RD DURHAM, NC 27712 (919) 477-7389, DURHAM, NC 27712
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
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/9/2026
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2026
- Medium risk4/9/2026
.0605(j) — Violation #716
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch has deteriorated on the playground, and the surfacing is now dirt. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/9/2026
.0802(g)(1 — Violation #853
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were completed and not documented on the incident log. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/9/2026
.0302(d)(1)(A) — Violation #1030
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Applications were not on file for three staff. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/9/2026
.1102(g) — Violation #1897
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not on file for one staff who started employment on 1/15/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$821/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: 99
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 12
What parents actually pay
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