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Toddlers Academy

2811 Beechwood Drive, Durham, NC 277073.8· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$317

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About Toddlers Academy

Toddlers Academy is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 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

From the state license
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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot 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 capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Toddlers Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 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.
Durham County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Toddlers Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#3255003
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 2

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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  1. May 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026

  2. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

  6. Jun 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

  7. Dec 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Other rules

      Rule not named in the record

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

  8. Dec 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Other rules

      Rule not named in the record

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

  9. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jun 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Rule not named in the record

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

  2. Jun 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Rule not named in the record

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

  3. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 25, 2024

  5. Dec 20, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A current playground inspection was not available for review during today's visit.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024

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 Toddlers Academy

Is Toddlers Academy licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Toddlers Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Toddlers Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Toddlers Academy care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Toddlers Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Toddlers Academy's hours?

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

How much does Toddlers Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 489-4777 to ask.

What is Toddlers Academy's phone number?

(919) 489-4777.

Where is Toddlers Academy?

2811 Beechwood Drive, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is White Rock Child Development Center, 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).