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River Dell Elementary School

12100 Buffalo Road, Clayton, NC 27520
licensed capacity
54
a week, county median
$149

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About River Dell Elementary School

River Dell Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Clayton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving 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 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

River Dell Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $149 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Johnston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$153

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$86
Home daycare$97

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 River Dell Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#51000565
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

  5. May 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 16, 2024

  6. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about River Dell Elementary School

Is River Dell Elementary School licensed?

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

When was River Dell Elementary School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has River Dell Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 River Dell Elementary School care for?

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

Does River Dell Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are River Dell Elementary School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 553-1977 to confirm.

How much does River Dell Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 553-1977 to ask.

What is River Dell Elementary School's phone number?

(919) 553-1977.

Where is River Dell Elementary School?

12100 Buffalo Road, Clayton, NC 27520. The nearest other daycare we list is Karen's Little House of Joy, 2.3 miles away.

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