The Goddard School-Raleigh Ridge Rd
1215 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
4.8· 51 reviews
Highland Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 93
- a week, county median
- $251
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About
About Highland Children's Center
Highland Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 787-2182 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Highland Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $251 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 Highland Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #9255436
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
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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- Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Highland Children's Center
Is Highland Children's Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Highland Children's Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Highland Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Highland Children's Center care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Highland Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Highland Children's Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 787-2182 to confirm.
How much does Highland Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 787-2182 to ask.
What is Highland Children's Center's phone number?
(919) 787-2182.
Where is Highland Children's Center?
1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. The nearest other daycare we list is Raleigh Moravian Preschool, 0.2 miles away.