AFTON NATURE SCHOOL
CARRBORO, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address109 HILLCREST AVENUE CARRBORO, NC 27510 (919) 636-2836
CountyOrange
Phone(919) 636-2836
Operating details
Capacity35
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 1, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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109 HILLCREST AVENUE CARRBORO, NC 27510 (919) 636-2836, CARRBORO, NC 27510
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2026
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2026
- High risk7/16/2026
.0803(6)(a — Violation #1882
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The length of time the authorization is valid, is only 12 months. Several forms needed to be updated in May 2026.Repellent patches for two of the children did not have forms and the repellents were not in the original packing. 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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Estimated monthly cost
$815/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: CARRBORO, Orange County
- Capacity: 35
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 5
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