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Girasol Montessori

5109 Oak Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 276124.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Girasol Montessori

Girasol Montessori is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Girasol Montessori 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Girasol Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92004070
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      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 Apr 27, 2026

  3. Feb 19, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

  4. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo 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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Questions about Girasol Montessori

Is Girasol Montessori licensed?

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

When was Girasol Montessori last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Girasol Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Girasol Montessori care for?

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

Does Girasol Montessori accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Girasol Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Girasol Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 561-7096 to ask.

What is Girasol Montessori's phone number?

(919) 561-7096.

Where is Girasol Montessori?

5109 Oak Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612. The nearest other daycare we list is L'Ecole French School of Raleigh, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).