CHILDREN'S ARK CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER

YOUNGSVILLE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity90
Est. price$805/mo

Contact information

Address404 S CROSS ST YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596 (919) 556-7222

CityYOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596

CountyFranklin

Phone(919) 556-7222

Operating details

Capacity90

SubsidiesY

License dateJune 25, 2018

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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404 S CROSS ST YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596 (919) 556-7222, YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596

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. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/9/2026

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  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk7/9/2026

    GS 110-102 — Violation #114

    A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child enrolled on 10/30/25 does not have signed documentation they reviewed the summary of NC Child Care Law. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk7/9/2026

    G.S. 110-91(6) — Violation #721

    All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed two (2) tricycles on the playground #3 with no handlebar covers. Several of the metal play equipment structures had areas of chipped paint and rusting. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk7/9/2026

    .0802(g)(1 — Violation #853

    Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not maintained. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk7/9/2026

    .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. Two (2) staff members completed their first aid training outside the required ninety (90) day time frame. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/9/2026

    .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. Two (2) staff members completed the CPR training outside the required ninety (90) day time frame. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/9/2026

    GS 110-91(1) — Violation #1320

    Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A child enrolled 10/30/25 does not have a medical report on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk7/9/2026

    .0607(e) — Violation #1824

    The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last reviewed August 14, 2024. 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.

7Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$805/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: YOUNGSVILLE, Franklin County
  • Capacity: 90
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 8

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