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1006 Broad Street, Durham, NC
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Branches Community School
- licensed capacity
- 44
- a week, county median
- $317
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About Branches Community School
Branches Community School is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 973-2274 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Branches Community School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Branches Community School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002215
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 2
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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 Sep 25, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
During today's visit the direct exit for the children in classroom space #4 was closed off with a gate.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
Corrected during the visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. (1)
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Oct 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
Corrected during the visit
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Nov 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
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 Dec 6, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2024Inspection4 rules 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
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 9, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Center was using a trampoline other than a mini fitness trampoline for single person use.
Corrected during the visit
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2024
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Branches Community School
Is Branches Community School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Branches Community School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Branches Community School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Branches Community School care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Branches Community School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Branches Community School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 973-2274 to confirm.
How much does Branches Community School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 973-2274 to ask.
What is Branches Community School's phone number?
(919) 973-2274.
Where is Branches Community School?
903 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Ninth Street Kin, 0.1 miles away.