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Lil Explorers Learning Center

100 Wittenberg Way, Durham, NC 27704
licensed capacity
26
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$317
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About Lil Explorers Learning Center

Lil Explorers Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 26 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil Explorers Learning Center 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 Lil Explorers Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
26 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32002341
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 12, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 May 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 26, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 26, 2026

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Nov 7, 2025Inspection6 rules 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 Nov 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Nov 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

  3. May 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025

  4. Nov 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Apr 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Apr 3, 2024

  7. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo 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 Lil Explorers Learning Center

Is Lil Explorers Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Lil Explorers Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil Explorers Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Lil Explorers Learning Center care for?

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

Does Lil Explorers Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lil Explorers Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lil Explorers Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 797-0077 to ask.

What is Lil Explorers Learning Center's phone number?

(919) 797-0077.

Where is Lil Explorers Learning Center?

100 Wittenberg Way, Durham, NC 27704. The nearest other daycare we list is 21st Century Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.

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