First Chronicles Daycare Center
712 Linwood Avenue, Durham, NC
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The Whitted School
- licensed capacity
- 157
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $188
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About
About The Whitted School
The Whitted School is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 157 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 157 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 157 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Whitted School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $188 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for The Whitted School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 157 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #32002193
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 13 visits
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
Jan 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2024Inspection2 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Water bottles were not labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
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 May 14, 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 May 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
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. A current fire inspection was not available for review during today's visit.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024
Show 3 earlier visits
- Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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 Oct 24, 2023
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 Oct 24, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
Breast 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 Oct 24, 2023
Oct 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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 Oct 24, 2023
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 Oct 24, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
Breast 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 Oct 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Whitted School
Is The Whitted School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Whitted School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Whitted School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Whitted School care for?
157, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does The Whitted School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Whitted School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Whitted School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 560-9492 to ask.
What is The Whitted School's phone number?
(919) 560-9492.
Where is The Whitted School?
1210 Sawyer Street, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is First Chronicles Daycare Center, 0.3 miles away.