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Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3

5105 Old Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC 276104.1· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
113
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307
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About Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3

Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3 is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 113 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
113 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 capacity113 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3 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 Day Care, Inc. #3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
113 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92001305
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      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 Dec 30, 2025

  3. Jul 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Aug 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 8, 2025

  4. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 19, 2024

  7. Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo 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 Day Care, Inc. #3

Is Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3 licensed?

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

When was Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Day Care, Inc. #3 care for?

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

Does Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3's hours?

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

How much does Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 231-3949 to ask.

What is Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3's phone number?

(919) 231-3949.

Where is Appletree Day Care, Inc. #3?

5105 Old 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).