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Dorothy Babb Academy
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Dorothy Babb Academy
Dorothy Babb Academy is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 851-0858 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dorothy Babb 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).
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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 Dorothy Babb Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Two Star Center License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #92004007
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jul 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The child care center was not free of asbestos hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-444(2) and 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4).
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Jul 17, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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 31, 2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
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 Jul 31, 2025
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 Aug 4, 2025
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 Aug 4, 2025
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 Jul 31, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 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 Sep 24, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Dorothy Babb Academy
Is Dorothy Babb Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dorothy Babb Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dorothy Babb Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Dorothy Babb Academy care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Dorothy Babb Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Dorothy Babb Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 851-0858 to confirm.
How much does Dorothy Babb Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 851-0858 to ask.
What is Dorothy Babb Academy's phone number?
(919) 851-0858.
Where is Dorothy Babb Academy?
6510 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons at Raleigh Corporate Center, 0.3 miles away.