TALENTOS GIRAFFE SCHOOL
DURHAM, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address3237 PICKETT RD DURHAM, NC 27705 (919) 321-7189
CityDURHAM, NC 27705
CountyDurham
Phone(919) 321-7189
Operating details
Capacity8
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 11, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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3237 PICKETT RD DURHAM, NC 27705 (919) 321-7189, DURHAM, NC 27705
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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/18/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low risk6/18/2026
.1701(b) — Violation #409
Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule. The additional caregiver, who began caring for children on 3/1/26, did not have a current negative TB test on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/18/2026
Violation #421
Prior to an individual assuming caregiving responsibilities, the operator did not review the child care requirements, including the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and/or have a signed and dated statement which attests that a review of the requirements was completed on file in the home available for review. There was no verification that these requirements had been reviewed with the additional caregiver. .1729(c ) 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)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$840/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: 1
What parents actually pay
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