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Mount Sylvan United Methodist
- capacity
- 99
- a week, county median
- $239
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About
About Mount Sylvan United Methodist
Mount Sylvan United Methodist is a child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 99 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 477-7389 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mount Sylvan United Methodist has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $239 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 Mount Sylvan United Methodist
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
- 99 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32000334
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 15, 2026
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 15, 2026
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
Oct 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 10, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
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 Nov 10, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
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 Dec 17, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
May 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
Corrected during the visit
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 30, 2024
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 30, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Show 1 earlier visit
Nov 20, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
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 Nov 27, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Mount Sylvan United Methodist
Is Mount Sylvan United Methodist 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 Mount Sylvan United Methodist last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mount Sylvan United Methodist had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 9 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Mount Sylvan United Methodist care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mount Sylvan United Methodist accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mount Sylvan United Methodist's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 477-7389 to confirm.
How much does Mount Sylvan United Methodist cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 477-7389 to ask.
What is Mount Sylvan United Methodist's phone number?
(919) 477-7389.
Where is Mount Sylvan United Methodist?
5731 Roxboro Rd, Durham, NC 27712. The nearest other daycare we list is GingerBread Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.