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DURHAM, NCFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$967/mo

Contact information

Address4213 GUESS ROAD DURHAM, NC 27712 (919) 880-5196

CityDURHAM, NC 27712

CountyDurham

Phone(919) 880-5196

Operating details

Capacity8

License dateMarch 23, 2015

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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4213 GUESS ROAD DURHAM, NC 27712 (919) 880-5196, DURHAM, NC 27712

Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/1/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk6/1/2026

    .1723(13) — Violation #1103

    For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Four children did not have emergency information in the vehicle for transportation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk6/1/2026

    .1706(i) — Violation #1990

    Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The feeding schedule for one child was not updated. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk6/1/2026

    .1703(i)(5) — Violation #2027

    The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file. The professional development plan was not completed. 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.

3Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$967/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: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 11

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