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Durham, NC 27701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Early Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $317
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About
About Early Start Academy
Early Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Durham, 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, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Start Academy 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Early Start Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32001891
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 6, 2025Inspection3 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 Aug 7, 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 7, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Apr 23, 2025
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Start Academy
Is Early Start Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Early Start Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Start Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 10 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 Early Start Academy care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Early Start Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Start Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 286-1144 to ask.
What is Early Start Academy's phone number?
(919) 286-1144.
Where is Early Start Academy?
702 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Legacy Daycare, 0.1 miles away.