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Day Star School of Excellence

4910 Archdale Road, Trinity, NC 27370
licensed capacity
75
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$191

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About Day Star School of Excellence

Day Star School of Excellence is a licensed child care center in Trinity, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Day Star School of Excellence has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Randolph County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Randolph County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$149

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$122

Preschool

Center$119
Home daycare$113

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$162

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 Day Star School of Excellence

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#76000519
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 3, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      The administrator did not complete a continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan that addresses programmatic goals for the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The administrator or other staff members with caregiving responsibilities did not complete an individual continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • 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. A.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • 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 Sep 16, 2026

    • 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 Sep 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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. D.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

  2. Jul 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      The facility did not implement the curriculum for all ages served.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • 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 Aug 6, 2026

  3. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 8, 2026

  5. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Day Star School of Excellence

Is Day Star School of Excellence licensed?

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

When was Day Star School of Excellence last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Day Star School of Excellence had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 9 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 Day Star School of Excellence care for?

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

Does Day Star School of Excellence accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Day Star School of Excellence's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Day Star School of Excellence cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 433-3011 to ask.

What is Day Star School of Excellence's phone number?

(336) 433-3011.

Where is Day Star School of Excellence?

4910 Archdale Road, Trinity, NC 27370. The nearest other daycare we list is Trindale Elementary School Prek, 0.7 miles away.

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