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Young Explorers at United Therapeutics

3024 Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27709
licensed capacity
121
a week, county median
$317
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About Young Explorers at United Therapeutics

Young Explorers at United Therapeutics is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 121 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
121 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Young Explorers at United Therapeutics 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).

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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 Young Explorers at United Therapeutics

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
121 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32002276
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 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.

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  1. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

  3. Aug 12, 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. A current fire inspection was not available for review during today's visit.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025

  4. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 15, 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 Aug 28, 2024

  6. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024

  8. Feb 19, 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 Young Explorers at United Therapeutics

Is Young Explorers at United Therapeutics licensed?

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

When was Young Explorers at United Therapeutics last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Young Explorers at United Therapeutics had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Young Explorers at United Therapeutics care for?

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

Does Young Explorers at United Therapeutics accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Young Explorers at United Therapeutics' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 425-5589 to confirm.

How much does Young Explorers at United Therapeutics cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 425-5589 to ask.

What is Young Explorers at United Therapeutics' phone number?

(919) 425-5589.

Where is Young Explorers at United Therapeutics?

3024 Cornwallis Road, Durham, NC 27709. The nearest other daycare we list is Afreya's Playground, 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).