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Cranfield Academy - Cary

150 Towne Village Drive, Cary, NC 275134.5· 98 reviews
licensed capacity
266
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Cranfield Academy - Cary

Cranfield Academy - Cary is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 266 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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

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
266 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity266 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cranfield Academy - Cary 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 Cranfield Academy - Cary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
266 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003861
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026

  2. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 17, 2024Inspection2 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 Sep 19, 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 Sep 19, 2024

  7. Apr 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 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 Cranfield Academy - Cary

Is Cranfield Academy - Cary licensed?

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

When was Cranfield Academy - Cary last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cranfield Academy - Cary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Cranfield Academy - Cary care for?

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

Does Cranfield Academy - Cary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Cranfield Academy - Cary's hours?

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

How much does Cranfield Academy - Cary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 467-1112 to ask.

What is Cranfield Academy - Cary's phone number?

(919) 467-1112.

Where is Cranfield Academy - Cary?

150 Towne Village Drive, Cary, NC 27513. The nearest other daycare we list is Parkway Head Start, 0.5 miles away.

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