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Durham, NC 27701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kindercare at Duke St
- licensed capacity
- 196
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $317
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About
About Kindercare at Duke St
Kindercare at Duke St is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 196 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 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 102 rules across 23 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
- 196 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 | 196 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare at Duke St has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare at Duke St
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 196 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #3255065
Summary
36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 24 of 36 visits · 102 rules in all · 102 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 23
- Records and paperwork 21
- Food and nutrition 14
- Building, equipment and play areas 13
- Discipline and child guidance 10
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 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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- Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 27, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
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 Jun 11, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
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 Feb 27, 2026
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 Feb 27, 2026
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
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 Jan 30, 2026
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 Jan 23, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
Show 26 earlier visits
Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
May 8, 2025Inspection5 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 May 22, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025
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 May 22, 2025
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2808 (f) states that the kitchen shall be inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
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 18, 2025
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 Feb 5, 2025
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. (1)
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 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 Mar 18, 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 Mar 18, 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 Feb 5, 2025
Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2808 (f) states that the kitchen shall be inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
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 18, 2025
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 Feb 5, 2025
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. (1)
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 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 Mar 18, 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 Mar 18, 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 Feb 5, 2025
Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
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 2, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Inspection8 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 Oct 18, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
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 18, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
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 18, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 5, 2024Inspection6 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 20, 2024
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 Sep 20, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection6 rules 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 Aug 19, 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 Aug 19, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
Corrected during the visit
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19).
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
Jul 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
- Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Facility did not follow written operational policies.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
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 May 20, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
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 May 20, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
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 Mar 19, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
Parents were not given the changed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy 14 days prior to implementation and did not sign a statement which attests that the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 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 Mar 5, 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 Mar 5, 2024
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 Feb 28, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff needed updated emergency information on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
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 28, 2024
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2023Inspection4 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 Nov 14, 2023
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
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
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare at Duke St
Is Kindercare at Duke St licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kindercare at Duke St last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare at Duke St had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 102 rules across 24 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 102 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 Kindercare at Duke St care for?
196, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kindercare at Duke St accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare at Duke St's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare at Duke St cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 471-1150 to ask.
What is Kindercare at Duke St's phone number?
(919) 471-1150.
Where is Kindercare at Duke St?
3106 N Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Korner Academy, 0.4 miles away.