THE GROWING YEARS
CLAYTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address76 OLEANDER DRIVE CLAYTON, NC 27527 (919) 557-5005
CountyJohnston
Phone(919) 557-5005
Operating details
Capacity155
License dateJanuary 19, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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76 OLEANDER DRIVE CLAYTON, NC 27527 (919) 557-5005, CLAYTON, NC 27527
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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low risk5/20/2026
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. Verification of receipt of the summary of NC Child Care Law was not on file in four of the children's files reviewed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/20/2026
.1804(c) — Violation #1324
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Verification of receipt of the policy was not on file in one of the children's files reviewed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/20/2026
.0608(b)(1 — Violation #1908
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Verification of receipt of the policy wa snot on file in one of the children's files reviewed. 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)
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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: 155
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
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