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Young Scholars Academy of Cary

4505 Dominion Crest Drive, Apex, NC 275235.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
165
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About

About Young Scholars Academy of Cary

Young Scholars Academy of Cary is a licensed child care center in Apex, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
165 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity165 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Young Scholars Academy of Cary 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Scholars Academy of Cary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
165 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92004022
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Nov 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

  4. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 1, 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 Scholars Academy of Cary

Is Young Scholars Academy of Cary licensed?

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

When was Young Scholars Academy of Cary last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Young Scholars Academy of Cary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Scholars Academy of Cary care for?

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

Does Young Scholars Academy of Cary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Young Scholars Academy of Cary's hours?

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

How much does Young Scholars Academy of Cary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 921-9999 to ask.

What is Young Scholars Academy of Cary's phone number?

(919) 921-9999.

Where is Young Scholars Academy of Cary?

4505 Dominion Crest Drive, Apex, NC 27523.

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