Dorothy Babb Academy
RALEIGH, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address6510 Chapel Hill Rd RALEIGH, NC 27607 (919) 851-0858
CountyWake
Phone(919) 851-0858
Operating details
Capacity8
License dateFebruary 2, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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6510 Chapel Hill Rd RALEIGH, NC 27607 (919) 851-0858, RALEIGH, NC 27607
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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- 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: 7/2/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk7/2/2026
.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. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for two children. 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
$840/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: RALEIGH, Wake County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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