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Raleigh Nursery School

1035 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC 276043.8· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307
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About Raleigh Nursery School

Raleigh Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Raleigh Nursery School 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 Raleigh Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92001763
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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 Mar 28, 2025

  5. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

  7. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024

  9. Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Apr 30, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Raleigh Nursery School

Is Raleigh Nursery School licensed?

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

When was Raleigh Nursery School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Raleigh Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Raleigh Nursery School care for?

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

Does Raleigh Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Raleigh Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Raleigh Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 834-2136 to ask.

What is Raleigh Nursery School's phone number?

(919) 834-2136.

Where is Raleigh Nursery School?

1035 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC 27604. The nearest other daycare we list is Jordan Child and Family Enrichment Center, 0.5 miles away.

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