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Cokoa's Curiosity Center

Durham, NC 27704 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$228

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About Cokoa's Curiosity Center

Cokoa's Curiosity Center is a licensed home daycare in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cokoa's Curiosity Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Durham County has a median price of $228 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Cokoa's Curiosity Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32002313
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 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.

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  1. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

    • Background checks

      The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

    • Transportation

      Parent/guardian was not notified of when and where the child was to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

  6. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Application did not include names and contact information of individuals to whom the operator may release the child as authorized by the person who signs the application.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

    • 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 30 days.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

  8. Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Number of preschool children exceeded five children.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 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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FAQ

Questions about Cokoa's Curiosity Center

Is Cokoa's Curiosity Center licensed?

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

When was Cokoa's Curiosity Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cokoa's Curiosity Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Cokoa's Curiosity Center care for?

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

Does Cokoa's Curiosity Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cokoa's Curiosity Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 685-5588 to confirm.

How much does Cokoa's Curiosity Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 685-5588 to ask.

What is Cokoa's Curiosity Center's phone number?

(919) 685-5588.

Where is Cokoa's Curiosity Center?

Durham, NC 27704. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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