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Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center

3500 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 277134.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$317
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About Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center

Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity56 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center 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 Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32001278
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025

  5. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

  6. Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

  7. Apr 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024

  8. Dec 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center

Is Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center care for?

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

Does Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 484-1881 to ask.

What is Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center's phone number?

(919) 484-1881.

Where is Treasures of Joy Christian Learning Center?

3500 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27713. The nearest other daycare we list is My Neighborhood Playhouse, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).