WEE ARE THE WORLD CHILD CARE

DUDLEY, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity169
Est. price$763/mo

Contact information

Address255 DURHAM LAKE RD DUDLEY, NC 28333 (919) 735-4595

CityDUDLEY, NC 28333

CountyWayne

Phone(919) 735-4595

Operating details

Capacity169

SubsidiesY

License dateJanuary 11, 2019

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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255 DURHAM LAKE RD DUDLEY, NC 28333 (919) 735-4595, DUDLEY, NC 28333

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/24/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 106/24/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106

    Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. The previous inspection was complete in April and the current inspection was completed June 16, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 106/24/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125

    Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 1, arrival times were not documented for all children that were present during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 106/24/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807

    A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the ramp leading to the playground for school-age children, a screw was exposed and accessible to children. There is grass growing in the surfacing material which can change the resiliency of the surfacing material. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 106/24/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) — Violation #1124

    Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Pictures of 3 children were not included in emergency and identifying information for children being transported. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 106/24/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) — Violation #1128

    For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. There was not a list documenting attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle used for transporting children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk6/24/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Teaching staff member, M. Ponce Torres did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 1/5/2026 and the training was completed 6/6/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

6Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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: DUDLEY, Wayne County
  • Capacity: 169
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 8

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