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Johnson Pond Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 210
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Johnson Pond Learning Center
Johnson Pond Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 210 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 15 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 210 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| 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 | 210 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Johnson Pond Learning Center 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 Johnson Pond Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 210 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92001678
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Records and paperwork 6
- Food and nutrition 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 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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Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
Sep 30, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
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)
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
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 14, 2025
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 Oct 14, 2025
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 Oct 14, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 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 Oct 14, 2025
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 14, 2025
Sep 30, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
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)
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
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 14, 2025
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 Oct 14, 2025
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 Oct 14, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 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 Oct 14, 2025
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 14, 2025
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Mar 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
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 Sep 24, 2024
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 Sep 24, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
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 Sep 24, 2024
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
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 Nov 6, 2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Johnson Pond Learning Center
Is Johnson Pond Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Johnson Pond Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Johnson Pond Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 15 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 Johnson Pond Learning Center care for?
210, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Johnson Pond Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Johnson Pond Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Johnson Pond Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 557-9448 to ask.
What is Johnson Pond Learning Center's phone number?
(919) 557-9448.
Where is Johnson Pond Learning Center?
6523 Johnson Pond Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. The nearest other daycare we list is Gingerbread Littleversity, 1 miles away.