Early Start Academy II

DURHAM, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.1based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Est. price$774/mo

Contact information

Address311 Dowd Street SB DURHAM, NC 27701 (919) 908-0070

CityDURHAM, NC 27701

CountyDurham

Phone(919) 908-0070

Operating details

Capacity60

License dateJuly 3, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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311 Dowd Street SB DURHAM, NC 27701 (919) 908-0070, DURHAM, NC 27701

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    .0701(a) — Violation #1034

    All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The summer staff person had a outdated Health Questionnaire on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    .0701(a) — Violation #1035

    Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The summer staff person had outdated emergency information on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    .1102(c) — Violation #1048

    All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid training had expired for one summer staff on 10/14/25 and for one staff on 1/25/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk5/20/2026

    .1102(d) — Violation #1049

    All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CRP training had expired for one summer staff on 10/14/25 and for one staff on 1/25/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk5/20/2026

    .1101(a)(b) — Violation #1067

    Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. There was no documentation on file that the staff person, who began on 5/5/26, had received the training. 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
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$774/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: 60
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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