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Raleigh, NC 27615 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Harps Mill Creative School
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Harps Mill Creative School
Harps Mill Creative School is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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
- 140 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 | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Harps Mill Creative School 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 Harps Mill Creative School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92000717
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Harps Mill Creative School
Is Harps Mill Creative School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Harps Mill Creative School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Harps Mill Creative School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Harps Mill Creative School care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Harps Mill Creative School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Harps Mill Creative School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Harps Mill Creative School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 850-9323 to ask.
What is Harps Mill Creative School's phone number?
(919) 850-9323.
Where is Harps Mill Creative School?
8504 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615. The nearest other daycare we list is North Raleigh Church of Christ Preschool, 0.7 miles away.