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Preston Children's Academy

551 James Jackson Ave, Cary, NC 275134.6· 39 reviews
licensed capacity
162
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307
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About

About Preston Children's Academy

Preston Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 162 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
162 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

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 capacity162 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Preston Children's Academy 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Preston Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
162 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92002051
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

  3. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

  6. Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

  7. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023

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 Preston Children's Academy

Is Preston Children's Academy licensed?

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

When was Preston Children's Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Preston Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 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 Preston Children's Academy care for?

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

Does Preston Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Preston Children's Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Preston Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 297-0007 to ask.

What is Preston Children's Academy's phone number?

(919) 297-0007.

Where is Preston Children's Academy?

551 James Jackson Ave, Cary, NC 27513. The nearest other daycare we list is Noah's Ark Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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