PRESTON CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
CARY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address551 JAMES JACKSON AVE CARY, NC 27513 (919) 297-0007
CityCARY, NC 27513
CountyWake
Phone(919) 297-0007
Websitewww.prestonacademy.com
Operating details
Capacity162
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 24, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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551 JAMES JACKSON AVE CARY, NC 27513 (919) 297-0007, CARY, NC 27513
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: 4/22/2026
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2026
- Medium risk4/22/2026
.0605(k)(1 — Violation #1867
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Depth of the mulch surfacing at the ends of slides was 1 inch or less throughout the outdoor areas. 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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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: 162
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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