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Estes Children's Cottage

Chapel Hill, NC · Orange County
200 NORTH ESTES DRIVE, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age Range
0 through 6
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (919) 942-8485
200 NORTH ESTES DRIVE
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
68000393
License Holder
ESTES CHILDREN'S COTTAGE, LLC
License Issued
Jul 3, 2018
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meeting all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios

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About the Provider

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Our program set up and philosophy are derived from our education and experiences. We are inspired by the municipal infant/toddler programs and preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy which we visited first hand on a study tour before opening Estes Children's Cottage. We are guided by developmentally appropriate practices from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours7:45-3:45

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-06-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-12-03 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-07-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-07-10 Violation 1044 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o)
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 qualification letter for F. Carabana expired in June 2025.
2025-07-10 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualification letter for F. Carabana expired in June of 2025.
2024-12-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-12-10 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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. One staff member had not successfully completed certification in First Aid prior to the expiration of their First Aid certification.
2024-12-10 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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. One staff person had not successfully completed CPR prior to the expiration of their CPR certification.
2024-08-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-08-20 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not on file for one substitute employee.
2024-08-20 Violation 1890 .0701(d)
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A proof of tuberculosis test or screening was not on file for one substitute employee.
2024-01-18 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-08-31 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-31 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-01 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-02-09 Unannounced Inspection No

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