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Appletree Child Development Center

4604 Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC 276104.4· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
172
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307
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About Appletree Child Development Center

Appletree Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 172 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
172 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity172 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Appletree Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Appletree Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
172 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92002330
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Aug 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

  2. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Jul 28, 2025

  8. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

  3. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 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 Jun 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024

  6. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Appletree Child Development Center

Is Appletree Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Appletree Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Appletree Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Appletree Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Appletree Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Appletree Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Appletree Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 255-3434 to ask.

What is Appletree Child Development Center's phone number?

(919) 255-3434.

Where is Appletree Child Development Center?

4604 Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Assembly Child Development, 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).