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Holly Springs School for Early Education
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Holly Springs School for Early Education
Holly Springs School for Early Education is a licensed child care center in Holly Springs, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Holly Springs School for Early Education 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 Holly Springs School for Early Education
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92001426
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 9 visits
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Dec 2, 2025
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 Dec 2, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 Jun 4, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 13, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Holly Springs School for Early Education
Is Holly Springs School for Early Education licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Holly Springs School for Early Education last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Holly Springs School for Early Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Holly Springs School for Early Education care for?
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Holly Springs School for Early Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Holly Springs School for Early Education's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Holly Springs School for Early Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 303-9009 to ask.
What is Holly Springs School for Early Education's phone number?
(919) 303-9009.
Where is Holly Springs School for Early Education?
101 Arbor Creek Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dreamers Preschool, 0.1 miles away.