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Early Childhood Learning Center

1937 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705
licensed capacity
60
a week, county median
$317

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About Early Childhood Learning Center

Early Childhood Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
60 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Childhood Learning Center 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 Early Childhood Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32002350
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 10 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Sep 16, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Sep 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Accurate records were not maintained for all children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • 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 Sep 28, 2026

    • 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 Sep 28, 2026

    • 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 Sep 28, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Sep 28, 2026

  2. Mar 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 25, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Sep 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • 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 Oct 3, 2025

    • 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. (1)

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • 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 Oct 13, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 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 Oct 3, 2025

  4. Sep 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 19, 2025Inspection4 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 14, 2025

    • 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 Jul 14, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jul 14, 2025

  7. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review during this visit due to a lack of organized recordkeeping practices.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 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 Jan 21, 2025

  10. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo 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 Early Childhood Learning Center

Is Early Childhood Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Early Childhood Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Childhood Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Early Childhood Learning Center care for?

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

Does Early Childhood Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Childhood Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 286-5517 to confirm.

How much does Early Childhood Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 286-5517 to ask.

What is Early Childhood Learning Center's phone number?

(919) 286-5517.

Where is Early Childhood Learning Center?

1937 W Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Bull City Kids, 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).