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Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School

3707 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707
licensed capacity
75
a week, county median
$317

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About Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School

Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School 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).

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Durham County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32000027
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Food and nutrition 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 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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  1. Jun 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

  2. Nov 12, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      The feeding chair or other seating apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning purposes.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

    • 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 Nov 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 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 Nov 19, 2025

  3. Jun 26, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jul 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jul 10, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

  4. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 19, 2024Inspection7 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 Dec 2, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024

    • 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 Nov 20, 2024

  6. Jun 19, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Aug 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jul 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jul 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 4, 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 Jul 4, 2024

  7. Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

  8. Dec 6, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Water bottles were not labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

  9. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School

Is Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School licensed?

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

When was Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School care for?

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

Does Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 354-8004 to confirm.

How much does Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 354-8004 to ask.

What is Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School's phone number?

(919) 354-8004.

Where is Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School?

3707 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is Kreative Kidz NC, 0.9 miles away.

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