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Primary Colors Early Learning Center

3008 Dixon Road, Durham, NC 277075.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
122
a week, county median
$317

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About Primary Colors Early Learning Center

Primary Colors Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 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
122 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 capacity122 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Primary Colors Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Durham County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Primary Colors Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
122 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32000155
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  2. Oct 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 7, 2025

  3. Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025

  4. Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 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 Nov 13, 2024

  5. May 15, 2024Inspection4 rules 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 Jun 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

  6. Nov 8, 2023Inspection2 rules 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 Nov 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 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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Questions about Primary Colors Early Learning Center

Is Primary Colors Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Primary Colors Early Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primary Colors Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Primary Colors Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Primary Colors Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Primary Colors Early Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 490-1173 to confirm.

How much does Primary Colors Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 490-1173 to ask.

What is Primary Colors Early Learning Center's phone number?

(919) 490-1173.

Where is Primary Colors Early Learning Center?

3008 Dixon Road, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Valley SAC Club, 0.1 miles away.

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