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Butterfly Kisses Academy
- licensed capacity
- 95
- a week, county median
- $317
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About Butterfly Kisses Academy
Butterfly Kisses Academy is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 477-6477 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Butterfly Kisses Academy 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 Butterfly Kisses Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 95 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32001267
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Sep 23, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
Sep 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
Nov 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
Mar 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Butterfly Kisses Academy
Is Butterfly Kisses Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Butterfly Kisses Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Butterfly Kisses Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Butterfly Kisses Academy care for?
95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Butterfly Kisses Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Butterfly Kisses Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 477-6477 to confirm.
How much does Butterfly Kisses Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 477-6477 to ask.
What is Butterfly Kisses Academy's phone number?
(919) 477-6477.
Where is Butterfly Kisses Academy?
3627 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Jumping Jacks Academy, 0.5 miles away.