Childcare Network #249
CLAYTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address55 Hawkesburg Drive CLAYTON, NC 27527 (919) 585-5181
CountyJohnston
Phone(919) 585-5181
Operating details
Capacity199
License dateJune 21, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
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Location
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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
55 Hawkesburg Drive CLAYTON, NC 27527 (919) 585-5181, 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: 7/6/2026
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2026
- Medium risk7/6/2026
.0901(e) — Violation #505
Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Drinking water was not available to the children during the time that they were evacuated from the facility. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 107/6/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Children were present in the building with a smell of natural gas for at least twenty-four minutes before the building was evacuated. The children remained outside for more than an hour on a day with heat indices of 95 degrees or higher, in direct sunlight. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/6/2026
.0607(d)(10) — Violation #1823
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain the required information for children currently enrolled in the program. 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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- 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.
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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: 199
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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