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Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 87
- a week, county median
- $181
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About Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center
Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center is a licensed child care center in Lexington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 224-6484 to confirm.
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 | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $181 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$181
Home daycare$183
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29000707
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 20 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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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See all 20 visits
- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
Show 10 earlier visits
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jul 8, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection4 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 May 20, 2025
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
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. Ms.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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 Dec 28, 2023
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 Dec 28, 2023
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center
Is Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 9 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 224-6484 to confirm.
How much does Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 224-6484 to ask.
What is Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center's phone number?
(336) 224-6484.
Where is Cradles 2 Crayons Development Center?
500 National Blvd, Lexington, NC 27292.