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Duke Children's Campus

511 Alexander Ave, Durham, NC 277054.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
161
a week, county median
$317

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About Duke Children's Campus

Duke Children's Campus is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 161 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
161 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity161 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Duke Children's Campus 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 Duke Children's Campus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
161 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#32001106
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jul 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

  5. Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

  8. Jan 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Duke Children's Campus

Is Duke Children's Campus licensed?

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

When was Duke Children's Campus last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Duke Children's Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Duke Children's Campus care for?

161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Duke Children's Campus accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Duke Children's Campus' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 684-8644 to confirm.

How much does Duke Children's Campus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 684-8644 to ask.

What is Duke Children's Campus' phone number?

(919) 684-8644.

Where is Duke Children's Campus?

511 Alexander Ave, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Carolina Friends School - Durham Early School, 0.1 miles away.

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