Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School
A child care center in Durham, North Carolina 27707
3707 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina 27707. (919) 354-8004.
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The short answer
- 39 violations in the last three years
- Jun 252026 the latest visit on record
- 75 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jun 25, 2026.
39 violations cited in the last three years, 39 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
39 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Jun 25, 2026: unannounced3 violations
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
“It was observed in space #304 chipping paint in the music area near the baseboard. Children one to two years of age are cared for in that classroom. In the hallway near the two-year-old classroom hole about four inches long and wide.”
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Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.
“In space #301, two bottles were observed without a covering or top to avoid contamination.”
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
“In space #301 an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.”
Nov 12, 2025: unannounced6 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current activity/lesson plan was not posted in space #304, #305, and #307.”
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“Diaper Rash permission to administer the cream expired 8/2025 and Desitin did not have a form in space #305.”
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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.
“The closet door in space #305 was observed not locked that stored Febreze Air Mist, Wet Jet swiffer solution and Wet Jet Swiffer.”
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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.
“In space #305 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 had an expiration date of 8/2023.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“In space #302 diaper cream was not stored in a locked cabinet or locked container. In space #305 Benadryl and diaper cream was not stored in a locked cabinet or locked container.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“The feeding chair or other seating apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning purposes. The feeding apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning after a child completed feeding.”
Jun 26, 2025: unannounced5 violations
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Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
“Mats were stored in all the classrooms with the floor side touching the bedside during today’s visit.”
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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.
“A medical report was not on file for a staff member hired on 6/2/25. A medical report signed by a health care professional was not on file for a staff member hired on 1/2/25.”
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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.
“Plastic and plastic ziplock bags were stored in an unlocked cabinet and drawer in space #302 and #305.”
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Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
“The refrigerator in space #305 maintained a temperature of 50.9 degrees F.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“The mulch on the playground measured about 1 in a half inch deep around fall areas.”
Nov 19, 2024: unannounced7 violations
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“The incident log was not completed and maintained. The last documentation in the incident log was documented on 11/23/21.”
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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.
“I observed two expired forms in spaces 304 and 306 with expiration dates of 8/10/24 and 3/1/24.”
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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 last approved Fire Inspection was completed on 10/25/23.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“Three parent authorization forms in space 304 and 306 did not have required information documented.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“A criminal background check was not on file for the Head of School during today’s visit.”
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Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
“The refrigerator temperature in space 303 maintained a temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“The EPR Plan was not updated when information changed.”
Jun 19, 2024: unannounced10 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In space #6 current activity plan was not post and available for review during today’s visit.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“In space #2 hand sanitizer was not stored at least 5ft high and out of the reach of the children.”
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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.
“In space #2 Clorox wipes and Disinfectant wipes was stored under the sink where they were accessible to the children.”
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All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
“A staff member file was not available for review during today’s visit.”
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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. Three staff members did not have a CPR certificate available for review during today’s visit.”
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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. Three staff members did not have a First Aid certificate available for review during today’s visit.”
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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.
“A staff member did not have a medical report on file prior to employment.”
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Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.
“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member did not complete the SIDs training within 90 days of employment.”
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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.
“In space #4 and space #5 plastic gloves was stored in the drawer that was accessible to the children. In space #4 there was a Ziploc bag of spoons that was in the bottom drawer that was accessible to the children under three years of age.”
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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.
“Three staff members did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.”
Apr 25, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
“In space #302 a child was given another child’s bottle.”
Dec 6, 2023: unannounced7 violations
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“In space #6 a child’s bottle that was previously used was stored back into the refrigerator. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2804(h).”
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Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.
“In space #6 a bottle was in the refrigerator not labeled with child’s name or date.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“A child in space #1 and #space #3, did not have the correct authorization forms to administer emergency medication on file during today’s visit.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In space #6 four or more children diaper cream forms did not include the correct dates or name of the ointments to apply.”
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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
“In space #1 a child’s epi-pin was not in the original container in the classroom.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Water bottles were not labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child’s cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. In space #3 and space #4, individual water bottles were not labeled with the child’s name. This is a violation of a rule in NC Sanitation Requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2804(i).”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“The depth of the mulch on the playground was less than 1 inch around the climbing structure fall zones.”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jun 25, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Oct 8, 2021.
- Licensed for 75 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 32000027.
- Restriction: Other -.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Life Spring Church.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 4 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 225 child care providers in Durham County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 9; this one had 39.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Cresset Christian Academy Pre-School This child care provider | 39 |
| Delores Bynum’s Day Care Home | 5 |
| The Learning Circle | 6 |
| Primary Colors Early Learning Center | 16 |
| Little Angels Child Development Center | 3 |
| Bryson Christian Montessori School III | 15 |
| Lil Folks Daycare | 0 |
| Virginia Lindsay | 8 |
| White Rock Child Development Center | 14 |
| Small Wonders Day Care | 0 |
| King’s Kids Child Development Center | 17 |
| Cynthia’s Little People | 0 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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