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CARY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address250 CORNERSTONE DRIVE CARY, NC 27519 (919) 466-8684
CityCARY, NC 27519
CountyWake
Phone(919) 466-8684
Operating details
Capacity196
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 20, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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250 CORNERSTONE DRIVE CARY, NC 27519 (919) 466-8684, CARY, NC 27519
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
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/15/2026
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2026
- High risk7/15/2026
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One employee, initials SA, was found to have an expired criminal background check. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk7/15/2026
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One employee at this facility, initials S.A., did not have a valid qualification letter on file or available to review at the facility. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk12/3/2025
.0802(d) — Violation #1317
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Seven children's files did not have a parent, or authorized individual's, signature authorizing emergency medical care, if required, in an emergency situation. 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
$675/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: CARY, Wake County
- Capacity: 196
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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