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Cranfield Academy Wake Forest

1212 Heritage Links Rd, Wake Forest, NC 275874.5· 129 reviews
licensed capacity
210
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Cranfield Academy Wake Forest

Cranfield Academy Wake Forest is a licensed child care center in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 210 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 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
210 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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 capacity210 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cranfield Academy Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
210 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003924
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 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 14 visits
  1. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

  7. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024

  3. Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

  4. Feb 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Wake Forest

Is Cranfield Academy Wake Forest licensed?

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

When was Cranfield Academy Wake Forest last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cranfield Academy Wake Forest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 14 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 Cranfield Academy Wake Forest care for?

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

Does Cranfield Academy Wake Forest accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cranfield Academy Wake Forest's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cranfield Academy Wake Forest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 556-8001 to ask.

What is Cranfield Academy Wake Forest's phone number?

(919) 556-8001.

Where is Cranfield Academy Wake Forest?

1212 Heritage Links Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School - Wake Forest, 0.2 miles away.

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