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Broad Street Children's Cottage

1413 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$317

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About Broad Street Children's Cottage

Broad Street Children's Cottage is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Broad Street Children's Cottage 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.
Durham County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Broad Street Children's Cottage

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#32001929
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 7 visits
  1. Aug 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 3, 2026Inspection5 rules 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 Mar 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff needed updated emergency information on file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

  3. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 6, 2025Inspection1 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 Mar 11, 2025

  5. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

  7. Oct 17, 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 Broad Street Children's Cottage

Is Broad Street Children's Cottage licensed?

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

When was Broad Street Children's Cottage last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Broad Street Children's Cottage had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Broad Street Children's Cottage care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Broad Street Children's Cottage accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Broad Street Children's Cottage's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Broad Street Children's Cottage cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 416-4707 to ask.

What is Broad Street Children's Cottage's phone number?

(919) 416-4707.

Where is Broad Street Children's Cottage?

1413 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Kin, Too, under 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).