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Durham, NC 27701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little School At Duke
- licensed capacity
- 191
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $317
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About
About Little School At Duke
Little School At Duke is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 191 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 8 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
- 191 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 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 | 191 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little School At Duke 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Little School At Duke
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 191 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002041
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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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Apr 16, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
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 Apr 30, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
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 Jan 16, 2026
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 Jan 16, 2026
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 Jan 16, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
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 23, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
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 23, 2025
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 23, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. (1)
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
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 Jan 29, 2025
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 Jan 29, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
May 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 8, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
Breast 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 Nov 9, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little School At Duke
Is Little School At Duke licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little School At Duke last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little School At Duke had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 School At Duke care for?
191, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little School At Duke accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little School At Duke's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little School At Duke cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 354-6600 to ask.
What is Little School At Duke's phone number?
(919) 354-6600.
Where is Little School At Duke?
1516 Hull Ave, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Duke Children's Campus, 0.3 miles away.