MCDOUGLE ELEMENTARY PREK/HEAD START
CHAPEL HILL, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address800 OLD FAYETTEVILLE ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 (919) 918-2153
CountyOrange
Phone(919) 918-2153
Operating details
Capacity54
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 9, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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800 OLD FAYETTEVILLE ROAD CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516 (919) 918-2153, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/4/2026
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2026
- Medium risk3/4/2026
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. One of the children's files reviewed did not contain acknowledgement of receipt of the NC Child Care Law. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 103/4/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) — Violation #1203
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child's file reviewed did not contain acknowledgement of receipt of operational policies. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
.0802(c) — Violation #1311
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. None of the children's files reviewed contained emergency medical information. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
.0802(c)(2) — Violation #1314
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. None of the files reviewed contained the responsible party's choice of health care professional. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/4/2026
.1804(c) — Violation #1324
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One of the files reviewed did not contain a signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy waws received. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/4/2026
.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. One of the children's files reviewed did not contain a signed and dated statement acknowledging receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$712/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: CHAPEL HILL, Orange County
- Capacity: 54
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
What parents actually pay
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