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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
- 183
- 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 183 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 9 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
- 183 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 359-1592 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 | 183 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
- 183 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000905
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 19 visits · 13 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
Feb 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
The operator made an effort to falsify information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Jan 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
Jan 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
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
Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
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
Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Sep 6, 2024
Feb 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
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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 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Nest School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 11 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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?
183, 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) 359-1592 to confirm.
How much does The Nest School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 359-1592 to ask.
What is The Nest School's phone number?
(919) 359-1592.
Where is The Nest School?
15 Middleton St, Clayton, NC 27520. The nearest other daycare we list is East Coast Migrant Head Start, 0.7 miles away.