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Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center

13401 Leesville Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 276174.8· 140 reviews
licensed capacity
191
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center

Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 191 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
191 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity191 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childrens Lighthouse Learning 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
191 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003448
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 18 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 18 visits
  1. Apr 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026

  2. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 29, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 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 May 5, 2025

  6. Apr 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 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 May 5, 2025

  7. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

    • 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 Dec 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

  6. May 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

    • 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 Jun 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

  7. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024

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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Questions about Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center

Is Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 8 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center care for?

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

Does Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 758-8574 to ask.

What is Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center's phone number?

(919) 758-8574.

Where is Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center?

13401 Leesville Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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