Mini Explorers Day Care

DURHAM, NCFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$840/mo

Contact information

Address4107 Baker St DURHAM, NC 27713 (919) 237-3354

CityDURHAM, NC 27713

CountyDurham

Phone(919) 237-3354

Operating details

Capacity8

License dateSeptember 25, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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4107 Baker St DURHAM, NC 27713 (919) 237-3354, DURHAM, NC 27713

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. 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: 3/11/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/11/2026

    .1720(d)(3)(A) — Violation #803

    Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child. The operator did not wash her hands between diapers changes nor after she finished changing diapers. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 103/11/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) — Violation #810

    Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. The refrigerator did not have a working thermometer in it to help maintain the temperature. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk3/11/2026

    .1725(a)(6)(C) — Violation #815

    Children's hands were not washed after diapering. Two children one year of age and one child two years age did not wash their hands after getting their diapers changed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk3/11/2026

    .1725(a)(7)(B) — Violation #816

    Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. Two children one year of age and two children two years of age did not wash their hands after eating lunch. They got their hands wiped with baby wipes. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk3/11/2026

    .1703(a)(1) — Violation #908

    Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operators did not have a current health questionnaire available for review during today's visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk3/11/2026

    GS 110-91(1) — Violation #910

    Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two children did not have a completed medical assessment on file within 30 days of enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk3/11/2026

    .1719(a)(15) — Violation #1853

    The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A current fire drill was not document and available for review. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/15/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. High risk3/11/2026

    .1719(a)(6) — Violation #1940

    Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. There were Lysol sitting on the counter in the kitchen. 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.

8Total Violations
8Recent 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

$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

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