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The Growing Place
- capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $251
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About
About The Growing Place
The Growing Place is a child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 847-0160 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Growing Place has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $251 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Place
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #92002948
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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.
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See all 7 visits
- Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
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 Sep 18, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Oct 4, 2024
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 Oct 4, 2024
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Place
Is The Growing Place licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was The Growing Place last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Growing Place care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does The Growing Place accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Growing Place's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 847-0160 to confirm.
How much does The Growing Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 847-0160 to ask.
What is The Growing Place's phone number?
(919) 847-0160.
Where is The Growing Place?
7600 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615. The nearest other daycare we list is Hillel School, 0.2 miles away.