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Raleigh, NC 27606 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Makers Academy
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Little Makers Academy
Little Makers Academy is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Makers Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Little Makers Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003467
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 13 visits
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
Show 3 earlier visits
Nov 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Dec 10, 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 Dec 4, 2024
Bottles were propped.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
Apr 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Apr 23, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Makers Academy
Is Little Makers Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Makers Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Makers Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Makers Academy care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Makers Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Makers Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Makers Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 615-2288 to ask.
What is Little Makers Academy's phone number?
(919) 615-2288.
Where is Little Makers Academy?
2801 S Wilimington St, Raleigh, NC 27603. The nearest other daycare we list is Diabetes, 0.1 miles away.