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Harris Creek Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $189
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About
About Harris Creek Elementary
Harris Creek Elementary is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 217-5100 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Harris Creek Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $189 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 Harris Creek Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #92003881
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 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 May 7, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Harris Creek Elementary
Is Harris Creek Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Harris Creek Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Harris Creek Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Harris Creek Elementary care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Harris Creek Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Harris Creek Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 217-5100 to confirm.
How much does Harris Creek Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 217-5100 to ask.
What is Harris Creek Elementary's phone number?
(919) 217-5100.
Where is Harris Creek Elementary?
3829 Forestville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616. The nearest other daycare we list is Nana's Fun House, 0.6 miles away.