KATE'S KORNER LEARNING CENTER
DURHAM, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address359 BLACKWELL STREET #220 DURHAM, NC 27701 (919) 797-0120
CityDURHAM, NC 27701
CountyDurham
Phone(919) 797-0120
Operating details
Capacity120
License dateSeptember 9, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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359 BLACKWELL STREET #220 DURHAM, NC 27701 (919) 797-0120, DURHAM, NC 27701
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
- 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: 2/20/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 102/20/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two child care providers did not have a medical prior to employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/20/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1033
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. On or before the first day of work one newly hired employee did not have a tb screening or results of a negative tb test. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/20/2026
.0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two newly hired staff members did not have a signed acknowledgement of the policy on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk2/20/2026
.0701(d) — Violation #1890
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. At least two newly hired staff did not have the required medical report and did not have a tb test or screening on file. 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)
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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$733/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: 120
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 3
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