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The Cary School for Development & Early Education

300 SE Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 275114.7· 48 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307
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About The Cary School for Development & Early Education

The Cary School for Development & Early Education is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Cary School for Development & Early Education 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 The Cary School for Development & Early Education

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92001264
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      When medication was administered in error, the child care center did not either call 911 in accordance with CPR or First Aid training recommendations, notify the center director, contact the child's parent, observe the child, or include all the information when documenting the error in writing.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

  10. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

  2. Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

  3. Aug 20, 2024Inspection2 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 Sep 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

  4. Jan 23, 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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FAQ

Questions about The Cary School for Development & Early Education

Is The Cary School for Development & Early Education licensed?

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

When was The Cary School for Development & Early Education last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Cary School for Development & Early Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 14 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 The Cary School for Development & Early Education care for?

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

Does The Cary School for Development & Early Education accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Cary School for Development & Early Education's hours?

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

How much does The Cary School for Development & Early Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 466-7530 to ask.

What is The Cary School for Development & Early Education's phone number?

(919) 466-7530.

Where is The Cary School for Development & Early Education?

300 SE Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27511. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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