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South Wake Preschool & Academy

2275 Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 275264.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About South Wake Preschool & Academy

South Wake Preschool & Academy is a licensed child care center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 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
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 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 capacity65 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

South Wake Preschool & Academy 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 South Wake Preschool & Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92002331
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 16 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 14 visits
  1. Sep 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

  2. May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026

  3. Oct 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

  4. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Feb 17, 2025

  6. Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jul 31, 2024Inspection6 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 Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

  2. Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

  4. Feb 1, 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 South Wake Preschool & Academy

Is South Wake Preschool & Academy licensed?

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

When was South Wake Preschool & Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has South Wake Preschool & Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 South Wake Preschool & Academy care for?

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

Does South Wake Preschool & Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are South Wake Preschool & Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does South Wake Preschool & Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 577-1144 to ask.

What is South Wake Preschool & Academy's phone number?

(919) 577-1144.

Where is South Wake Preschool & Academy?

2275 Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. The nearest other daycare we list is Herbert Akins Elementary, 0.6 miles away.

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