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Highland Creek KinderCare
- licensed capacity
- 134
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About Highland Creek KinderCare
Highland Creek KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 134 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 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 134 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 134 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Highland Creek KinderCare 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 Highland Creek KinderCare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 134 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003792
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 24 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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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Aug 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
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 Aug 18, 2026
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 Aug 13, 2026
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Balloons were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Balloons were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 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 Feb 20, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
Show 16 earlier visits
Sep 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
Sep 24, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 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 10, 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 Oct 10, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
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 Oct 10, 2024
- Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
- Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2023Inspection2 rules 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
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 Jan 4, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
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 Dec 19, 2023
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
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 Dec 19, 2023
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Highland Creek KinderCare
Is Highland Creek KinderCare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Highland Creek KinderCare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Highland Creek KinderCare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 11 of 24 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 Highland Creek KinderCare care for?
134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Highland Creek KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Highland Creek KinderCare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Highland Creek KinderCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 373-8967 to ask.
What is Highland Creek KinderCare's phone number?
(919) 373-8967.
Where is Highland Creek KinderCare?
8402 Darton Way, Raleigh, NC 27616. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Leaf Discovery School, 0.4 miles away.