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Clayton, NC 27520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Nest School
- licensed capacity
- 165
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About The Nest School
The Nest School is a licensed child care center in Clayton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 15 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 359-8090 to confirm.
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 | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Nest School 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 Nest School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000903
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 16 of 25 visits · 43 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 3
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 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Sep 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
Sep 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
- Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 16, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 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 Aug 12, 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 Aug 12, 2026
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 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
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Each child under the age of 12 months was not given supervised tummy time positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert each day.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
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 Aug 12, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
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
Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2024Inspection3 rules 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
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Nest School
Is The Nest School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Nest School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Nest School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 16 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Nest School care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Nest School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Nest School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 359-8090 to confirm.
How much does The Nest School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 359-8090 to ask.
What is The Nest School's phone number?
(919) 359-8090.
Where is The Nest School?
1300 Mechanical Drive, Clayton, NC 27520. The nearest other daycare we list is Academy of Angels, 0.6 miles away.