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Graham, NC 27253 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 3 reviews
Creative Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 124
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Creative Child Care
Creative Child Care is a licensed child care center in Graham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 124 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 124 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alamance County has a median price of $145 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$145
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$143
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$66
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 124 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #01000253
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 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.
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- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 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 Oct 22, 2025
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 Oct 14, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
The health assessment did not include updated immunizations.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
The health assessment did not include a physical examination.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025
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 Apr 1, 2025
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
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 Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Child Care
Is Creative Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Child Care care for?
124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 578-7343 to ask.
What is Creative Child Care's phone number?
(336) 578-7343.
Where is Creative Child Care?
3216 NC Hwy 54 East, Graham, NC 27253. The nearest other daycare we list is Alexander Wilson Elementary Pre-K, 1.1 miles away.