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Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown

2713 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 277044.1· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$317
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About Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown

Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 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

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
37 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown 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 Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
37 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32001722
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025

  4. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Feb 21, 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 Feb 28, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024

  7. Feb 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2024

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 Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown

Is Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown licensed?

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

When was Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown care for?

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

Does Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 294-4495 to ask.

What is Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown's phone number?

(919) 294-4495.

Where is Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown?

2713 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27704. The nearest other daycare we list is Family Center of Northern Durham, 0.3 miles away.

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