Meme's Daycare
Wake Forest, NC 27587 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Ark Creative Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Children's Ark Creative Learning Center
Children's Ark Creative Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Youngsville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 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
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Ark Creative Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $200 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$200
Home daycare$160
Toddler
Center$149
Home daycare$145
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$141
School age
Center$135
Home daycare$153
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Ark Creative Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #35000064
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 9 visits
- Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
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 23, 2026
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 Jul 23, 2026
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 Jul 23, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2025Inspection5 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 Aug 5, 2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 5, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 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 Apr 10, 2025
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. Staff member L.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
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. Staff member L.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
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 Apr 10, 2025
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
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 Aug 23, 2024
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 Aug 23, 2024
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
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
Mar 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 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 Apr 12, 2024
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Children's Ark Creative Learning Center
Shining Time Child Development Center
401 East Main Street, Youngsville, NC
5.0· 6 reviews
Bridges and Beyond
1340 Wall Rd, Wake Forest, NC
4.8· 9 reviews
No state license record matched yet
Kids Learning Academy
1513 US 1 Highway, Youngsville, NC
Montessori Children's House
802 Mill St, Wake Forest, NC
No state license record matched yet
Long Mill Elementary Pre-K
1753 Long Mill Road, Youngsville, NC
Bridges and Beyond
104 S White St #205, Wake Forest, NC
No state license record matched yet
WEE Care Preschool, Wake Forest Baptist Church
107 E S Ave, Wake Forest, NC
4.8· 8 reviews
No state license record matched yet
Wake Forest Elementary
406 S. Main Street, Wake Forest, NC
FAQ
Questions about Children's Ark Creative Learning Center
Is Children's Ark Creative Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children's Ark Creative Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Ark Creative Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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's Ark Creative Learning Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Ark Creative Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Ark Creative Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Ark Creative Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 556-7222 to ask.
What is Children's Ark Creative Learning Center's phone number?
(919) 556-7222.
Where is Children's Ark Creative Learning Center?
404 S Cross St, Youngsville, NC 27596. The nearest other daycare we list is Shining Time Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.