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215 Goodwin Rd, Durham, NC
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Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $228
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About
About Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare
Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 225-9639 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Durham County has a median price of $228 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 Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002064
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 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 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan were made by child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I).
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
Prescription or over-the-counter medication and topical, non-medical ointment, repellant, lotion, cream, fluoridated toothpaste, or powder was administered to any child without the required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
Prescribed medications were not stored in their original containers in which they are dispensed with the pharmacy label.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
When a child received medical treatment, a copy of the incident report was not mailed to the Division within 7 calendar days after the incident occurred.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 23, 2026
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 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 23, 2026
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 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Aug 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Feb 28, 2025
Aug 19, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
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 Aug 26, 2024
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 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
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 Aug 26, 2024
Feb 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser were not in their original container or in another labeled container, used according to manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare
Is Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 225-9639 to confirm.
How much does Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 225-9639 to ask.
What is Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare's phone number?
(919) 225-9639.
Where is Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare?
Durham, NC 27712. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.