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Chapel Hill Day Care Center

401 Kildaire Road, Chapel Hill, NC 275164.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$355

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About Chapel Hill Day Care Center

Chapel Hill Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 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 16 rules across 7 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Chapel Hill Day Care Center 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Chapel Hill Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#68000135
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 8 visits
  1. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff members did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

  2. Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

  3. May 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Background checks

      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).

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      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 Jun 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

  4. Feb 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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 Mar 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Mar 13, 2025

  5. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Nov 19, 2024

  7. Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

  8. Jun 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 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 Chapel Hill Day Care Center

Is Chapel Hill Day Care Center licensed?

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

When was Chapel Hill Day Care Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chapel Hill Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Chapel Hill Day Care Center care for?

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

Does Chapel Hill Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Chapel Hill Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chapel Hill Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 929-3585 to ask.

What is Chapel Hill Day Care Center's phone number?

(919) 929-3585.

Where is Chapel Hill Day Care Center?

401 Kildaire Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The nearest other daycare we list is Scroggs School Age Care Program, under 0.1 miles away.

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