BUTTERFLY KISSES ACADEMY

DURHAM, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.5based on state inspection data
Capacity95
Est. price$805/mo

Contact information

Address3627 GUESS ROAD DURHAM, NC 27705 (919) 477-6477

CityDURHAM, NC 27705

CountyDurham

Phone(919) 477-6477

Operating details

Capacity95

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 24, 2019

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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3627 GUESS ROAD DURHAM, NC 27705 (919) 477-6477, DURHAM, NC 27705

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/25/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk2/25/2026

    .0605(l)(1 — Violation #717

    Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. White stones were in the fall zone for the circular trikes. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 102/25/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812

    Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was a power strip with two uncovered outlet slots on a table in classroom space #5. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 102/25/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847

    Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no permission form, completed by a parent, authorizing that an Epi-Pen could be administered to a child in classroom space #3 for a food allergy. The Action Plan for the allergy was dated 1/14/25. The expiration date on the Epi-Pen was January 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High risk2/25/2026

    .0606(b) — Violation #892

    The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The Safe Sleep policy needed to be posted in classroom space #6, since an infant was enrolled in that classroom. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. High risk2/25/2026

    .0803(6)(a — Violation #1882

    Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The permission form to administer Asthma medication to a child in classroom space #4 was dated 6/9/25 to 12/9/25. 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.

5Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$805/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: 95
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 7

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