Seawell School-Age Care Program
9115 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, NC
Carolina Creative Playschool
- licensed capacity
- 26
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $355
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About
About Carolina Creative Playschool
Carolina Creative Playschool is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 26 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carolina Creative Playschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $355 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$355
Home daycare$271
Toddler
Center$292
Home daycare$226
Preschool
Center$199
Home daycare$223
School age
Center$105
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Carolina Creative Playschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 26 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #68000524
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
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. Plastic bags were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 May 6, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
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). A.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carolina Creative Playschool
Is Carolina Creative Playschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carolina Creative Playschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carolina Creative Playschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Carolina Creative Playschool care for?
26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carolina Creative Playschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Carolina Creative Playschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carolina Creative Playschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 391-4406 to ask.
What is Carolina Creative Playschool's phone number?
(919) 391-4406.
Where is Carolina Creative Playschool?
8800 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The nearest other daycare we list is Seawell School-Age Care Program, 0.1 miles away.