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Academy of Stars

1222 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 277014.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$317

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About

About Academy of Stars

Academy of Stars is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Academy of Stars has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Academy of Stars

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32001582
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 12 of 17 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safe sleep 2

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

  2. Jun 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

  3. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026

  5. Mar 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for the new teacher, who began employment yesterday, 3/23/26.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      At least one person who meets qualifications for administrator or lead teacher was not on site during operating hours except at the beginning or end of the operating day as described in rule .0714(b).

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

  6. Mar 19, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The direct exit from classroom space #5 was locked with a double action.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The return air vent needed to be cleaned in classroom space #3/4.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 19, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The direct exit from classroom space #5 was locked with a double action.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The return air vent needed to be cleaned in classroom space #3/4.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 26, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The direct exit from classroom space #5 (infant classroom) was not single action.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. (1)

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      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).

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) states that food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

  4. Sep 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff needed updated emergency information on file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

  5. Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Pests were not excluded from the child care center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jan 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A violation of the NC Fire Code was observed today.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Caregiver did not interact in a positive manner with each child every day.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Academy of Stars

Is Academy of Stars licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Academy of Stars last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Academy of Stars had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 12 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 45 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Academy of Stars care for?

29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Academy of Stars accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Academy of Stars' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Academy of Stars cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 687-0862 to ask.

What is Academy of Stars' phone number?

(919) 687-0862.

Where is Academy of Stars?

1222 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 27701. The nearest other daycare we list is Ernestine Gladys Brown Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).