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Raleigh, NC 27615 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Creative Kidz Academy
- licensed capacity
- 172
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Creative Kidz Academy
Creative Kidz Academy is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 172 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 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 172 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 172 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Kidz Academy 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Kidz Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 172 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92001788
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 19 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Jun 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Dec 15, 2025
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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May 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 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 Jul 8, 2025
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 7, 2024Inspection1 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 Nov 7, 2024
- Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 May 10, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Kidz Academy
Is Creative Kidz Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Kidz Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Kidz Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Kidz Academy care for?
172, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Kidz Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Kidz Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Kidz Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 841-5707 to ask.
What is Creative Kidz Academy's phone number?
(919) 841-5707.
Where is Creative Kidz Academy?
8408 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615. The nearest other daycare we list is Room to Grow, 0.3 miles away.