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Apex, NC 27539 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cornerstone Learning Center
- capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Cornerstone Learning Center
Cornerstone Learning Center is a child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 100 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 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
- Capacity
- 100 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 |
| Capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cornerstone 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.
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 Cornerstone Learning Center
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003490
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Aug 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Aug 21, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
Mar 15, 2024Inspection4 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 Mar 27, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
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 2, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
Oct 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Cornerstone Learning Center
Is Cornerstone Learning Center licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was Cornerstone Learning 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 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cornerstone Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Cornerstone Learning Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cornerstone Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cornerstone Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cornerstone Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 557-6776 to ask.
What is Cornerstone Learning Center's phone number?
(919) 557-6776.
Where is Cornerstone Learning Center?
9725 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC 27603. The nearest other daycare we list is Banks Road Elementary, 0.4 miles away.