OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
CLAYTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2920 NC HWY 42W CLAYTON, NC 27520 (919) 553-7227
CountyJohnston
Phone(919) 553-7227
Operating details
Capacity136
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 22, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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2920 NC HWY 42W CLAYTON, NC 27520 (919) 553-7227, CLAYTON, NC 27520
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 large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/7/2026
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2026
- Medium risk7/7/2026
G.S. 110-91(10) — Violation #902
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 3-24-26, a staff member picked a one year old child up by her hands, resulting in an injury to her elbow. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/7/2026
.0802(f) — Violation #1911
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not complete and submitted to DCDEE as required for an injury to a one year old child's elbow on 3-24-26 which required medical attention. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$733/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: CLAYTON, Johnston County
- Capacity: 136
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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