THE GROWING YEARS

CLAYTON, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity155
Est. price$733/mo

Contact information

Address76 OLEANDER DRIVE CLAYTON, NC 27527 (919) 557-5005

CityCLAYTON, NC 27527

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.

  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. 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: 5/20/2026

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2026

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.

3Total Violations
3Recent 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

$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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