Kiddie Academy of Cary
1450 Tryon Manor Drive, Cary, NC
4.4· 41 reviews
Afreya's Playground
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $251
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About
About Afreya's Playground
Afreya's Playground is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Afreya's Playground has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $251 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.
Infant
Center$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Afreya's Playground
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003988
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
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.
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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2025
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Afreya's Playground
Is Afreya's Playground licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Afreya's Playground last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Afreya's Playground had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Afreya's Playground care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Afreya's Playground accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Afreya's Playground's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Afreya's Playground cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (984) 377-4902 to ask.
What is Afreya's Playground's phone number?
(984) 377-4902.
Where is Afreya's Playground?
2117 Piney Plains Rd, Cary, NC 27518. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Cary, 0.4 miles away.