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Apex, NC 27502 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Lighthouse of Apex
- licensed capacity
- 198
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Children's Lighthouse of Apex
Children's Lighthouse of Apex is a licensed child care center in Apex, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 198 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 198 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Lighthouse of Apex 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 Lighthouse of Apex
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 198 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003731
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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 8 visits
- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 6, 2024Inspection6 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 Nov 8, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
May 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
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 Jun 4, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Lighthouse of Apex
Is Children's Lighthouse of Apex licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children's Lighthouse of Apex last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Lighthouse of Apex had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Lighthouse of Apex care for?
198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Lighthouse of Apex accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Children's Lighthouse of Apex's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Lighthouse of Apex cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 924-0401 to ask.
What is Children's Lighthouse of Apex's phone number?
(919) 924-0401.
Where is Children's Lighthouse of Apex?
2001 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC 27502.