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Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy
- licensed capacity
- 105
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $355
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About
About Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy
Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy is a licensed child care center in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy 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 Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #68000529
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Transportation 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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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- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
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 Dec 1, 2025
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 Dec 1, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Jun 10, 2025Inspection6 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 Jun 22, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
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 Aug 19, 2024
Jul 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024
Jan 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy
Is Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 296-9206 to ask.
What is Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy's phone number?
(919) 296-9206.
Where is Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy?
500 Millstone Dr Suite 104, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The nearest other daycare we list is Pinewoods Montessori School, 0.3 miles away.