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Master's Garden Preschool

7500 Schley Road, Hillsborough, NC 272784.7· 12 reviews
capacity
135
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$355

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About Master's Garden Preschool

Master's Garden Preschool is a child care center in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 7 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
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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
Capacity135 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Master's Garden Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $355 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$355
Home daycare$271

Toddler

Center$292
Home daycare$226

Preschool

Center$199
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$105
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 Master's Garden Preschool

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#68000414
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 16 visits · 23 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 3

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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  3. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. B.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

    • 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. M.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

    • 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. M.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025

  5. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Apr 28, 2025

    • 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 Apr 28, 2025

    • 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 Apr 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  7. Oct 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

  8. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 30, 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 Aug 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

  10. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

  6. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023

  8. Oct 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023

  9. Oct 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2024

  10. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo 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 Master's Garden Preschool

Is Master's Garden Preschool licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was Master's Garden Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Master's Garden Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Master's Garden Preschool care for?

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

Does Master's Garden Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Master's Garden Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Master's Garden Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 732-3449 to ask.

What is Master's Garden Preschool's phone number?

(919) 732-3449.

Where is Master's Garden Preschool?

7500 Schley Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The nearest other daycare we list is Acorn to Oak, 2.4 miles away.

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