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Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K

1417 Old Oxford Hwy, Durham, NC 27704
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$188
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About Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K

Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $188 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.
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 Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#32001979
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

  4. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

  5. Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

  6. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A ,2820 (f) stated that pocketbooks should be stored out of the reach of children.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 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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FAQ

Questions about Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K

Is Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 560-2648 to confirm.

How much does Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 560-2648 to ask.

What is Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(919) 560-2648.

Where is Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K?

1417 Old Oxford Hwy, Durham, NC 27704. The nearest other daycare we list is Sandy Ridge SAC Club, 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).