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Durham, NC 27701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Love and Joy Child Academy
- licensed capacity
- 21
- a week, county median
- $317
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About
About Love and Joy Child Academy
Love and Joy Child Academy is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 21 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 21 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 682-3358 to confirm.
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 | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Love and Joy Child Academy 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 Love and Joy Child Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 21 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32000701
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Parents were not given the changed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy 14 days prior to implementation and did not sign a statement which attests that the new policy was given to and discussed with him or her.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2026
Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2024
The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Love and Joy Child Academy
Is Love and Joy Child Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Love and Joy Child Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Love and Joy Child Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Love and Joy Child Academy care for?
21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Love and Joy Child Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Love and Joy Child Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 682-3358 to confirm.
How much does Love and Joy Child Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 682-3358 to ask.
What is Love and Joy Child Academy's phone number?
(919) 682-3358.
Where is Love and Joy Child Academy?
807 Ridgeway Ave, Durham, NC 27701. The nearest other daycare we list is Burton Elementary School, 0.2 miles away.