Everbrook Academy
310 Neuse River Parkway, Clayton, NC
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The Growing Years
- licensed capacity
- 155
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About The Growing Years
The Growing Years is a licensed child care center in Clayton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 155 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 20 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 155 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 155 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Growing Years 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
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 155 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000935
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 14 visits · 20 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Sep 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).
May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
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 28, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026
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 Feb 9, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
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
Feb 4, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026
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 Feb 9, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
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
May 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection2 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 Dec 10, 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 Dec 10, 2024
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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 Apr 17, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
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
Show 4 earlier visits
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Years
Is The Growing Years licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Growing Years last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Years had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 9 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 care for?
155, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Growing Years accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Growing Years' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Growing Years cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 557-5005 to ask.
What is The Growing Years' phone number?
(919) 557-5005.
Where is The Growing Years?
76 Oleander Drive, Clayton, NC 27527. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #248, 0.2 miles away.