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Talentos Giraffe School
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $228
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About
About Talentos Giraffe School
Talentos Giraffe School is a licensed home daycare in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 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
6 wk
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 321-7189 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Talentos Giraffe School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Durham County has a median price of $228 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Talentos Giraffe School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002285
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 29 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Food and nutrition 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Prior to an individual assuming caregiving responsibilities, the operator did not review the child care requirements, including the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and/or have a signed and dated statement which attests that a review of the requirements was completed on file in the home available for review.
Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Home was not equipped with either an electrically operated smoke detector with a battery back-up; or both an electrically operated detector and a battery operated detector located next to each other.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
Jun 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2024
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser were not in their original container or in another labeled container, used according to manufacturer's instructions.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
Children were sleeping or napping in a room with a closed door between the child and the supervising staff.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Talentos Giraffe School
Is Talentos Giraffe School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Talentos Giraffe School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Talentos Giraffe School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Talentos Giraffe School care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Talentos Giraffe School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Talentos Giraffe School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 321-7189 to confirm.
How much does Talentos Giraffe School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 321-7189 to ask.
What is Talentos Giraffe School's phone number?
(919) 321-7189.
Where is Talentos Giraffe School?
Durham, NC 27705. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.