Carolina Creative Playschool
8800 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
4.2· 5 reviews
Seawell Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 44
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Seawell Preschool
Seawell Preschool is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 918-2153 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Seawell Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $199 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$355
Home daycare$271
Toddler
Center$292
Home daycare$226
Preschool
Center$199
Home daycare$223
School age
Center$105
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Seawell Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #6855139
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 6 visits
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024
Mar 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Seawell Preschool
Is Seawell Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Seawell Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Seawell Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Seawell Preschool care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Seawell Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Seawell Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 918-2153 to confirm.
How much does Seawell Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 918-2153 to ask.
What is Seawell Preschool's phone number?
(919) 918-2153.
Where is Seawell Preschool?
9115 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The nearest other daycare we list is Seawell School-Age Care Program, under 0.1 miles away.