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Apex, NC 27539 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fairview Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Fairview Children's Center
Fairview Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Apex, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 119 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 9 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
- 119 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fairview Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Fairview Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 119 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003237
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 18 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 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 one month.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Mar 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 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 one month.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Oct 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Fairview Children's Center
Is Fairview Children's Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Fairview Children's Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fairview Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 9 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Fairview Children's Center care for?
119, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Fairview Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Fairview Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Fairview Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 362-0052 to ask.
What is Fairview Children's Center's phone number?
(919) 362-0052.
Where is Fairview Children's Center?
4309 Ten Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539. The nearest other daycare we list is Babes & Kids Creative Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.