THE GROWING YEARS LEARNING CENTER - APEX
APEX, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address470 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 (919) 387-8189
CityAPEX, NC 27502
CountyWake
Phone(919) 387-8189
Website222.tgykids.com
Operating details
Capacity130
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 1, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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470 W WILLIAMS ST APEX, NC 27502 (919) 387-8189, APEX, NC 27502
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: 7/7/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 107/7/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) — Violation #526
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted in two classrooms. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 157/7/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) — Violation #533
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A bottle observed without a current date. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 107/7/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two children medical authorization forms were not accessible to view during walk through. 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
$763/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: APEX, Wake County
- Capacity: 130
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 7
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