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Wildflower Cottage for Children

2416 Pickett Rd, Durham, NC 277055.0· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
49
a week, county median
$239

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About Wildflower Cottage for Children

Wildflower Cottage for Children is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wildflower Cottage for Children has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $239 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 Wildflower Cottage for Children

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32002323
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 20 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jun 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026

  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

    • 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.

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).

  3. Jul 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

  4. Feb 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Background checks

      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 Feb 11, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

  5. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 16, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff needed updated emergency information on file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

    • 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 Jul 18, 2024

  7. Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo 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 Wildflower Cottage for Children

Is Wildflower Cottage for Children licensed?

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

When was Wildflower Cottage for Children last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wildflower Cottage for Children had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Wildflower Cottage for Children care for?

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

Does Wildflower Cottage for Children accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wildflower Cottage for Children's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 891-3597 to confirm.

How much does Wildflower Cottage for Children cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 891-3597 to ask.

What is Wildflower Cottage for Children's phone number?

(919) 891-3597.

Where is Wildflower Cottage for Children?

2416 Pickett Rd, Durham, NC 27705. The nearest other daycare we list is Yates Baptist Child Development Center, 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).