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The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary

102 Davis Grove Circle, Cary, NC 275194.7· 89 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary

The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 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 7 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

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
160 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 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 capacity160 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary 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 Growing Years Learning Center - Cary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003595
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 14 visits
  1. Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

  9. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024

  4. Feb 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary

Is The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary 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 - Cary last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 - Cary care for?

160, 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 - Cary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 589-0400 to ask.

What is The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary's phone number?

(919) 589-0400.

Where is The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary?

102 Davis Grove Circle, Cary, NC 27519. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience - Cary, 0.4 miles away.

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