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University Child Care Center

130 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 275174.9· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
183
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$355
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About University Child Care Center

University Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 183 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity183 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

University Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $355 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$355
Home daycare$271

Toddler

Center$292
Home daycare$226

Preschool

Center$199
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$105
Home daycare$112

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 University Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
183 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#68000580
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

  4. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Nov 12, 2024

  8. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 25, 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 University Child Care Center

Is University Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was University Child Care Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has University Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 University Child Care Center care for?

183, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does University Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are University Child Care Center's hours?

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

How much does University Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 445-9400 to ask.

What is University Child Care Center's phone number?

(919) 445-9400.

Where is University Child Care Center?

130 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The nearest other daycare we list is Rashkis School Age Care Program, 0.3 miles away.

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