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Children First

1211 Carroll St, Durham, NC 277075.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
12
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$239
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About Children First

Children First is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children First has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $239 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.
Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

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 Children First

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#3206032
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 May 5, 2025

  6. May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

  7. Jan 22, 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 Children First

Is Children First licensed?

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

When was Children First last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children First had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Children First care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Children First accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Children First's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children First cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 489-6837 to ask.

What is Children First's phone number?

(919) 489-6837.

Where is Children First?

1211 Carroll St, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is Lyon Park Head Start, 0.2 miles away.

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