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Heritage Children's Academy

3425 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC 275874.3· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
129
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Heritage Children's Academy

Heritage Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 129 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 7 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

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
129 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Heritage Children's Academy 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 Heritage Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003815
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 13 visits
  1. Feb 18, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

  2. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

  6. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

  8. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      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 Jun 5, 2025

  10. Feb 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2025

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

  2. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Accurate records were not maintained for all children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

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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FAQ

Questions about Heritage Children's Academy

Is Heritage Children's Academy licensed?

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

When was Heritage Children's Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Heritage Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Heritage Children's Academy care for?

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

Does Heritage Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Heritage Children's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Heritage Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 556-7199 to ask.

What is Heritage Children's Academy's phone number?

(919) 556-7199.

Where is Heritage Children's Academy?

3425 Rogers Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Lutheran Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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