Stella Lowery Small Day Care Home
Apex, NC 27539 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The New School #2
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About The New School #2
The New School #2 is a licensed child care center in Holly Springs, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The New School #2 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 New School #2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92001015
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2025Inspection4 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 Sep 4, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
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).
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection4 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
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
May 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
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 Nov 2, 2023
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The New School #2
Is The New School #2 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The New School #2 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The New School #2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 8 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 New School #2 care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The New School #2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The New School #2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The New School #2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 303-3636 to ask.
What is The New School #2's phone number?
(919) 303-3636.
Where is The New School #2?
5617 Sunset Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540. The nearest other daycare we list is Imagine That Learning Center, 1 miles away.