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Durham, NC 27705 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Elena's
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About Elena's
Elena's is a licensed home daycare in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 995-3874 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Elena's has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Durham County has a median price of $202 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 Elena's
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002026
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Elena's
Is Elena's licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Elena's last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elena's had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Elena's care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Elena's accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Elena's' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 995-3874 to confirm.
How much does Elena's cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 995-3874 to ask.
What is Elena's' phone number?
(919) 995-3874.
Where is Elena's?
Durham, NC 27705. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.