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Before the Bell Preschool

Raleigh, NC 27610 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$217
Call (919) 594-1588Website

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About Before the Bell Preschool

Before the Bell Preschool is a licensed home daycare in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Before the Bell Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Wake County has a median price of $217 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 Before the Bell Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92004025
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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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  1. Jun 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2026

  3. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 from the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

  6. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 21, 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 Before the Bell Preschool

Is Before the Bell Preschool licensed?

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

When was Before the Bell Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Before the Bell Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Before the Bell Preschool care for?

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

Does Before the Bell Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Before the Bell Preschool's hours?

Monday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Before the Bell Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 594-1588 to ask.

What is Before the Bell Preschool's phone number?

(919) 594-1588.

Where is Before the Bell Preschool?

Raleigh, NC 27610. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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