Branches Community School
903 Broad Street, Durham, NC
Ninth Street Kin
- licensed capacity
- 18
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $239
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About Ninth Street Kin
Ninth Street Kin is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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 |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ninth Street Kin 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 Ninth Street Kin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #3255125
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806(a) states that food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened.
Corrected during the visit
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
Jul 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information.
Corrected during the visit
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 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 Jan 21, 2025
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Sep 6, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 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
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FAQ
Questions about Ninth Street Kin
Is Ninth Street Kin licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ninth Street Kin last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ninth Street Kin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Ninth Street Kin care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ninth Street Kin accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ninth Street Kin's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ninth Street Kin cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 286-7773 to ask.
What is Ninth Street Kin's phone number?
(919) 286-7773.
Where is Ninth Street Kin?
1006 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Branches Community School, 0.1 miles away.