Estes Hills Prek
500 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
Estes Children’s Cottage
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $355
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About
About Estes Children’s Cottage
Estes Children’s Cottage is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 942-8485 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Estes Children’s Cottage has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $355 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$355
Home daycare$271
Toddler
Center$292
Home daycare$226
Preschool
Center$199
Home daycare$223
School age
Center$105
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Estes Children’s Cottage
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #68000393
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 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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- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
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 Jul 22, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
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 Dec 19, 2024
Aug 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Sep 5, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Estes Children’s Cottage
Is Estes Children’s Cottage licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Estes Children’s Cottage last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Estes Children’s Cottage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Estes Children’s Cottage care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Estes Children’s Cottage accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Estes Children’s Cottage's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 942-8485 to confirm.
How much does Estes Children’s Cottage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 942-8485 to ask.
What is Estes Children’s Cottage's phone number?
(919) 942-8485.
Where is Estes Children’s Cottage?
200 North Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Academy of Chapel Hill, 0.3 miles away.