Mini Explorers Day Care
DURHAM, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
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
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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/11/2026
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- Medium-High5
- Medium2
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- Low0
2026
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(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
$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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