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5511 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC
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Dillard Drive Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $189
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About
About Dillard Drive Elementary
Dillard Drive Elementary is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 233-4200 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dillard Drive Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $189 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 Dillard Drive Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #92003038
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 3, 2023Inspection2 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2023
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 Nov 29, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Dillard Drive Elementary
Is Dillard Drive Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dillard Drive Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dillard Drive Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Dillard Drive Elementary care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Dillard Drive Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Dillard Drive Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 233-4200 to confirm.
How much does Dillard Drive Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 233-4200 to ask.
What is Dillard Drive Elementary's phone number?
(919) 233-4200.
Where is Dillard Drive Elementary?
5018 Dillard Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Discovery Center, 0.5 miles away.