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The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex
The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex is a licensed child care center in Apex, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 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
- 130 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex 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.
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 Years Learning Center - Apex
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003593
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
Feb 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
15A NCAC 18A .2808 (c)
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 21, 2025
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 23, 2024Inspection7 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 Jul 30, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child's file did not have a hospital preference listed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 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 Jul 30, 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 Jul 30, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
May 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 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 May 28, 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 May 28, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex
Is The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Learning Center - Apex care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 387-8189 to ask.
What is The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex's phone number?
(919) 387-8189.
Where is The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex?
470 W Williams St, Apex, NC 27502. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Creative Learning School, 0.2 miles away.