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Afton Nature School

109 Hillcrest Avenue, Carrboro, NC 275104.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$292
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About Afton Nature School

Afton Nature School is a licensed child care center in Carrboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Afton Nature School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $292 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$355
Home daycare$271

Toddler

Center$292
Home daycare$226

Preschool

Center$199
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$105
Home daycare$112

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 Afton Nature School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#68000573
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 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 Aug 15, 2025

  4. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 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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FAQ

Questions about Afton Nature School

Is Afton Nature School licensed?

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

When was Afton Nature School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Afton Nature School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Afton Nature School care for?

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

Does Afton Nature School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Afton Nature School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Afton Nature School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 636-2836 to ask.

What is Afton Nature School's phone number?

(919) 636-2836.

Where is Afton Nature School?

109 Hillcrest Avenue, Carrboro, NC 27510. The nearest other daycare we list is Unc Horizons Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.

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