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Clayton, NC 27520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Clayton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 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$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$86
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000626
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 18 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Food and nutrition 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 2
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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
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
Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
Jul 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026
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 Jul 8, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
Corrected during the visit
Show 8 earlier visits
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
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 Dec 19, 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 Dec 19, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
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 Dec 18, 2024
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
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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 Nov 12, 2024
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 Nov 18, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
Nov 6, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
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 Dec 19, 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 Dec 19, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
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 Dec 18, 2024
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
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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 Nov 12, 2024
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 Nov 18, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
May 1, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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 May 3, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in two of the children's files reviewed.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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
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
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
Is Open Arms Christian Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Open Arms Christian Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Open Arms Christian Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 11 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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 Open Arms Christian Child Development Center care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Open Arms Christian Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Open Arms Christian Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Open Arms Christian Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 553-7227 to ask.
What is Open Arms Christian Child Development Center's phone number?
(919) 553-7227.
Where is Open Arms Christian Child Development Center?
2920 NC Hwy 42W, Clayton, NC 27520. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #246, 1.8 miles away.