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Brown's Early Learning School

2724 Atlantic Street, Durham, NC 277074.8· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$239

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About Brown's Early Learning School

Brown's Early Learning School is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Brown's Early Learning School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $239 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 Brown's Early Learning School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32002080
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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.

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  1. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026

  4. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024

  7. May 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 8, 2024

  8. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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. A current fire inspection was not available for review during today's visit.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024

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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Questions about Brown's Early Learning School

Is Brown's Early Learning School licensed?

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

When was Brown's Early Learning School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brown's Early Learning School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Brown's Early Learning School care for?

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

Does Brown's Early Learning School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Brown's Early Learning School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brown's Early Learning School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 688-4678 to ask.

What is Brown's Early Learning School's phone number?

(919) 688-4678.

Where is Brown's Early Learning School?

2724 Atlantic Street, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is Weaver Street Pre School, 0.2 miles away.

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