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Lightbridge Academy of Durham

1015 Yunus Rd, Durham, NC 277035.0· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$317
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About Lightbridge Academy of Durham

Lightbridge Academy of Durham is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 170 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
170 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lightbridge Academy of Durham 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.
Durham County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Lightbridge Academy of Durham

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32002358
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Aug 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      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 8, 2026

  2. Mar 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Apr 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Apr 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      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 Apr 1, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

  4. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Dec 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024

  2. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Lightbridge Academy of Durham

Is Lightbridge Academy of Durham licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Lightbridge Academy of Durham last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lightbridge Academy of Durham had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Lightbridge Academy of Durham care for?

170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Lightbridge Academy of Durham accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Lightbridge Academy of Durham's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lightbridge Academy of Durham cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 386-9873 to ask.

What is Lightbridge Academy of Durham's phone number?

(919) 386-9873.

Where is Lightbridge Academy of Durham?

1015 Yunus Rd, Durham, NC 27703. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Play Initiative, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).