Little Kidz Preschool
2605 W Carver St Suite D, Durham, NC
4.3· 6 reviews
Creative Care Early Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $317
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About Creative Care Early Learning Academy
Creative Care Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Care Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Care Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002337
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 13 visits · 53 rules in all · 49 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 17
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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Sep 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 10, 2026Inspection4 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.
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.
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Jul 21, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
Corrected during the visit
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
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 Jan 22, 2026
Jul 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 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 Aug 8, 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 Aug 8, 2025
May 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
Jul 29, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. (1)
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. (1)
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Show 4 earlier visits
Mar 11, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
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 Mar 25, 2024
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 25, 2024
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 25, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
The fire extinguisher needed to be mounted, in accordance with item #22 on the NC Fire Inspection form.
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A ,2820 (f) stated that pocketbooks should be stored out of the reach of children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings.
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Care Early Learning Academy
Is Creative Care Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Care Early Learning Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Care Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 11 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 Creative Care Early Learning Academy care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Care Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Creative Care Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Care Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 381-5046 to ask.
What is Creative Care Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(919) 381-5046.
Where is Creative Care Early Learning Academy?
2913 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Ideal Day Program, under 0.1 miles away.