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Burton Elementary School

1500 Mathison Street, Durham, NC 27701
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$188

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About Burton Elementary School

Burton Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers.

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

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
40 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Burton Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $188 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Burton Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#32001977
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

  3. Sep 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  6. Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Feb 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Feb 19, 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 Burton Elementary School

Is Burton Elementary School licensed?

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

When was Burton Elementary School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Burton Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Burton Elementary School care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Burton Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Burton Elementary School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 560-3908 to confirm.

How much does Burton Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 560-3908 to ask.

What is Burton Elementary School's phone number?

(919) 560-3908.

Where is Burton Elementary School?

1500 Mathison Street, Durham, NC 27701. The nearest other daycare we list is Love and Joy Child Academy, 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).