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Garner, NC 27529 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 122
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care
Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care is a licensed child care center in Garner, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 122 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 122 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care 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 Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 122 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #9255299
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 21 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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May 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 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 Feb 11, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk.
Corrected during the visit
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
Corrected during the visit
Child was handled roughly.
Corrected during the visit
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
Corrected during the visit
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
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 Mar 12, 2024
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
For children 2 years of age and older, a minimum of 60 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day was not provided. Children ages 0-12 in care for less than five hours per day was not provided at least 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care
Is Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care care for?
122, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 779-3335 to ask.
What is Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care's phone number?
(919) 779-3335.
Where is Huckleberry's Friends Preschool and Child Care?
1000 Lawndale St, Garner, NC 27529. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Care Group, 0.3 miles away.