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Orange Chatham Early School

1740 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, NC 275163.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
42
a week, county median
$355
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About Orange Chatham Early School

Orange Chatham Early School is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Orange Chatham Early School 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).

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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 Orange Chatham Early School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#68000395
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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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  1. Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Orange Chatham Early School

Is Orange Chatham Early School licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Orange Chatham Early School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Orange Chatham Early School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Orange Chatham Early School care for?

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

Does Orange Chatham Early School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Orange Chatham Early School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 928-9145 to confirm.

How much does Orange Chatham Early School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 928-9145 to ask.

What is Orange Chatham Early School's phone number?

(919) 928-9145.

Where is Orange Chatham Early School?

1740 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The nearest other daycare we list is SchoolHaus Prep, 1.3 miles away.

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