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Wakefield Creative School
- licensed capacity
- 198
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Wakefield Creative School
Wakefield Creative School is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 198 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 8 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 198 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wakefield Creative School 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 Wakefield Creative School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 198 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92001956
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
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 Aug 18, 2026
Apr 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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. One staff member did not complete this training within their first 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 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 Sep 10, 2025
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 Sep 10, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 30, 2025
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
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 May 14, 2025
Show 7 earlier visits
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
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 Sep 18, 2024
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
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 May 22, 2024
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Wakefield Creative School
Is Wakefield Creative School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Wakefield Creative School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wakefield Creative School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Wakefield Creative School care for?
198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Wakefield Creative School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wakefield Creative School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wakefield Creative School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 562-7900 to ask.
What is Wakefield Creative School's phone number?
(919) 562-7900.
Where is Wakefield Creative School?
2700 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614. The nearest other daycare we list is First Steps, 0.3 miles away.