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Willow Oak Montessori Children's House

1476 Andrews Store Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$165

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About Willow Oak Montessori Children's House

Willow Oak Montessori Children's House is a licensed child care center in Pittsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Willow Oak Montessori Children's House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Chatham County has a median price of $165 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.
Chatham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$228
Home daycare$163

Toddler

Center$182
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$140

School age

Center$87
Home daycare$82

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 Willow Oak Montessori Children's House

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#19000365
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Oct 14, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

  3. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 28, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 11, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025

  5. Apr 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 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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FAQ

Questions about Willow Oak Montessori Children's House

Is Willow Oak Montessori Children's House licensed?

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

When was Willow Oak Montessori Children's House last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Willow Oak Montessori Children's House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Willow Oak Montessori Children's House care for?

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

Does Willow Oak Montessori Children's House accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Willow Oak Montessori Children's House's hours?

Monday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Willow Oak Montessori Children's House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 240-7787 to ask.

What is Willow Oak Montessori Children's House's phone number?

(919) 240-7787.

Where is Willow Oak Montessori Children's House?

1476 Andrews Store Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312. The nearest other daycare we list is Chatham Grove Elementary Pre-K, 0.2 miles away.

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