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Method Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Method Child Development Center
Method Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 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
- 99 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 | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Method Child Development Center 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 Method Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92001860
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
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 May 18, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 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 Jun 20, 2025
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
- Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Method Child Development Center
Is Method Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Method Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Method Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Method Child Development Center care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Method Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Method Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Method Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 852-4568 to ask.
What is Method Child Development Center's phone number?
(919) 852-4568.
Where is Method Child Development Center?
900 Trailwood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. The nearest other daycare we list is Western Boulevard Presbyterian Preschool, 1 miles away.