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5321 Ephesus Church Road, Durham, NC
Primrose School of Chapel Hill East
- licensed capacity
- 185
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $317
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About
About Primrose School of Chapel Hill East
Primrose School of Chapel Hill East is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 185 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 185 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 185 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Primrose School of Chapel Hill East 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).
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 Primrose School of Chapel Hill East
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 185 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002271
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 33 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.
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.
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
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 Feb 20, 2026
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 Feb 20, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
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 Feb 20, 2026
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 Feb 20, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
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 Sep 18, 2025
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 Sep 18, 2025
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 Sep 18, 2025
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 Sep 18, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 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 Sep 24, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Apr 18, 2025
Jan 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
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 20, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 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 Sep 28, 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 Sep 28, 2024
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 Sep 20, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
May 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
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 May 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Primrose School of Chapel Hill East
Is Primrose School of Chapel Hill East licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Primrose School of Chapel Hill East last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Primrose School of Chapel Hill East had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 9 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Primrose School of Chapel Hill East care for?
185, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Primrose School of Chapel Hill East accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Primrose School of Chapel Hill East's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Primrose School of Chapel Hill East cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 491-5686 to ask.
What is Primrose School of Chapel Hill East's phone number?
(919) 491-5686.
Where is Primrose School of Chapel Hill East?
4527 Pope Rd, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Cooperative Playschool, 0.1 miles away.