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Childcare Network #297

1010 South Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 272444.1· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
185
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$145

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About Childcare Network #297

Childcare Network #297 is a licensed child care center in Elon, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 185 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 4 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
185 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity185 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childcare Network #297 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alamance County has a median price of $145 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.
Alamance County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$145
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$143
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$140

School age

Center$66
Home daycare$89

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 Childcare Network #297

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
185 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#01000672
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 12, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 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 Dec 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Dec 29, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

  6. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 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 Oct 29, 2025

  8. Jan 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025

  9. Jan 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Transportation

      All vehicles were not insured for liability as required by state law.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

  10. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Childcare Network #297

Is Childcare Network #297 licensed?

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

When was Childcare Network #297 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childcare Network #297 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Network #297 care for?

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

Does Childcare Network #297 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childcare Network #297's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childcare Network #297 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 584-1110 to ask.

What is Childcare Network #297's phone number?

(336) 584-1110.

Where is Childcare Network #297?

1010 South Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 27244.

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