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Early Start Academy II

311 Dowd Street SB, Durham, NC 27701
licensed capacity
60
a week, county median
$317

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About Early Start Academy II

Early Start Academy II 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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 Start Academy II 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.
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 Start Academy II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32002340
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 6, 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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FAQ

Questions about Early Start Academy II

Is Early Start Academy II licensed?

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

When was Early Start Academy II last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Start Academy II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 II care for?

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

Does Early Start Academy II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Start Academy II's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 908-0070 to confirm.

How much does Early Start Academy II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 908-0070 to ask.

What is Early Start Academy II's phone number?

(919) 908-0070.

Where is Early Start Academy II?

311 Dowd Street SB, Durham, NC 27701. The nearest other daycare we list is Primary Colors Early Learning Center, under 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).