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Right at School at Cape Hatteras

47500 Middle Ridge Trail, Buxton, NC 27920
licensed capacity
113
a week, county median
$102

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About Right at School at Cape Hatteras

Right at School at Cape Hatteras is a licensed child care center in Buxton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 113 children, serving school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
113 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity113 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Right at School at Cape Hatteras has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Dare County has a median price of $102 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Dare County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$230
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$204
Home daycare$162

Preschool

Center$177
Home daycare$163

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$117

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 Right at School at Cape Hatteras

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Temporary License
Capacity
113 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#28000291
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 9 rules in all · 0 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Sep 22, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

    • 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

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 Right at School at Cape Hatteras

Is Right at School at Cape Hatteras licensed?

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

When was Right at School at Cape Hatteras last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Right at School at Cape Hatteras had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 0 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 Right at School at Cape Hatteras care for?

113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Right at School at Cape Hatteras accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Right at School at Cape Hatteras' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 219-5107 to confirm.

How much does Right at School at Cape Hatteras cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 219-5107 to ask.

What is Right at School at Cape Hatteras' phone number?

(252) 219-5107.

Where is Right at School at Cape Hatteras?

47500 Middle Ridge Trail, Buxton, NC 27920. The nearest other daycare we list is Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K, under 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).