South Wake Preschool & Academy
2275 Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC
4.1· 9 reviews
Herbert Akins Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $189
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About Herbert Akins Elementary
Herbert Akins Elementary is a licensed child care center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 567-4100 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Herbert Akins 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 Herbert Akins Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #92003588
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Herbert Akins Elementary
Is Herbert Akins Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Herbert Akins Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Herbert Akins Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Herbert Akins Elementary care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Herbert Akins Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Herbert Akins Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 567-4100 to confirm.
How much does Herbert Akins Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 567-4100 to ask.
What is Herbert Akins Elementary's phone number?
(919) 567-4100.
Where is Herbert Akins Elementary?
2255 Herbert Akins Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. The nearest other daycare we list is South Wake Preschool & Academy, 0.6 miles away.