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Clayton, NC 27520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Growing Years - Clayton
- licensed capacity
- 256
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About The Growing Years - Clayton
The Growing Years - Clayton is a licensed child care center in Clayton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 256 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 8 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 256 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 256 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Growing Years - Clayton has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 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$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$86
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Years - Clayton
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 256 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000916
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Records and paperwork 12
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 5
- Food and nutrition 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Other rules 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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Apr 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
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 6, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Jan 13, 2026Inspection5 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 Jan 26, 2026
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 Feb 9, 2026
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 Feb 9, 2026
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
May 1, 2025Inspection12 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.
Corrected during the visit
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
Corrected during the visit
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
Corrected during the visit
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
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 May 15, 2025
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 May 15, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
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 May 15, 2025
Oct 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
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 Jun 13, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 5, 2024
Apr 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs, when a staff member pulled a bucket off the head of a two-year-old child in an aggressive manner.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 29, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
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 Mar 12, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
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 Mar 12, 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 Mar 12, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Years - Clayton
Is The Growing Years - Clayton licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Growing Years - Clayton last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Years - Clayton had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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 Years - Clayton care for?
256, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Growing Years - Clayton accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Years - Clayton's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Growing Years - Clayton cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 550-3300 to ask.
What is The Growing Years - Clayton's phone number?
(919) 550-3300.
Where is The Growing Years - Clayton?
24 Briarcliff Drive, Clayton, NC 27527. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #248, 1.3 miles away.