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MOUNT ZION DAY CARE

DURHAM, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity188
Est. price$763/mo

Contact information

Address3519 FAYETTEVILLE STREET DURHAM, NC 27707 (919) 688-4245

CityDURHAM, NC 27707

CountyDurham

Phone(919) 688-4245

Operating details

Capacity188

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 26, 2018

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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3519 FAYETTEVILLE STREET DURHAM, NC 27707 (919) 688-4245, DURHAM, NC 27707

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/25/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 152/25/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) — Violation #609

    Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space #4 a staff member was observed not washing her hands after cleaning a child's nose. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk2/25/2026

    .0605(k)(1 — Violation #1867

    The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch was observed compacted and missing in the fall zone areas on the playground. 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.

2Total Violations
0Recent 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

$763/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: 188
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 8

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