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Raleigh, NC 27606 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Discovery Center
- licensed capacity
- 250
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Children's Discovery Center
Children's Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 250 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
- 250 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 250 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Discovery Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Discovery Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 250 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92001451
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
Nov 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Oct 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
Discipline was delegated to another child.
Corrected during the visit
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
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 Apr 17, 2024
Oct 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
Discipline was delegated to another child.
Corrected during the visit
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
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 Apr 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Discovery Center
Is Children's Discovery Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children's Discovery Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Discovery Center care for?
250, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Discovery Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Discovery Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Discovery Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 851-0630 to ask.
What is Children's Discovery Center's phone number?
(919) 851-0630.
Where is Children's Discovery Center?
5511 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC 27606. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Sunshine Children's Center, under 0.1 miles away.