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Little Leaf Discovery School

3217 Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC 276165.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$251
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About Little Leaf Discovery School

Little Leaf Discovery School is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Leaf Discovery School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $251 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Leaf Discovery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003966
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • 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. Sep 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Sep 15, 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 Sep 15, 2026

  2. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

  4. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 3, 2024

  6. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 1, 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 Little Leaf Discovery School

Is Little Leaf Discovery School licensed?

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

When was Little Leaf Discovery School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Leaf Discovery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Leaf Discovery School care for?

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

Does Little Leaf Discovery School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Leaf Discovery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Leaf Discovery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 373-8440 to ask.

What is Little Leaf Discovery School's phone number?

(919) 373-8440.

Where is Little Leaf Discovery School?

3217 Forestville Road, Raleigh, NC 27616. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Educational Center VI, 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).