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Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childcare Matters
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $355
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About
About Childcare Matters
Childcare Matters is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 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
- 60 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childcare Matters 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 Childcare Matters
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #68000517
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- 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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- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2026Inspection2 rules 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 Jun 5, 2026
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 Jun 5, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Inspection2 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 Jan 7, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
Jun 17, 2025Inspection3 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 Jul 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 Jul 1, 2025
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Inspection12 rules 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 Jul 16, 2024
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 Jul 16, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
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 16, 2024
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 Jul 16, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Childcare Matters
Is Childcare Matters licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Childcare Matters last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childcare Matters had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Childcare Matters care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childcare Matters accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childcare Matters' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childcare Matters cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 929-8190 to ask.
What is Childcare Matters' phone number?
(919) 929-8190.
Where is Childcare Matters?
825 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The nearest other daycare we list is Estes Hills School-Age Care Program, 0.5 miles away.