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Mini Explorers Day Care

Durham, NC · Durham County
Baker St, Durham, NC 27713
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Quick Facts

Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (919) 237-3354
Baker St
Durham, NC 27713
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Licensed One Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
32002365
License Issued
Sep 25, 2025
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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Mini Explorers Day Care is a One Star Family CC Home License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-03-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-03-11 Violation 803 10 A NCAC 09 .1720(d)(3)(A)
Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child. The operator did not wash her hands between diapers changes nor after she finished changing diapers.
2026-03-11 Violation 810 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10)
Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. The refrigerator did not have a working thermometer in it to help maintain the temperature.
2026-03-11 Violation 815 .1725(a)(6)(C)
Children's hands were not washed after diapering. Two children one year of age and one child two years age did not wash their hands after getting their diapers changed.
2026-03-11 Violation 816 .1725(a)(7)(B)
Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. Two children one year of age and two children two years of age did not wash their hands after eating lunch. They got their hands wiped with baby wipes.
2026-03-11 Violation 908 .1703(a)(1)
Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operators did not have a current health questionnaire available for review during today's visit.
2026-03-11 Violation 910 GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1)
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Two children did not have a completed medical assessment on file within 30 days of enrollment.
2026-03-11 Violation 1853 .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2)
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A current fire drill was not document and available for review. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/15/25.
2026-03-11 Violation 1940 .1719(a)(6)
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. There were Lysol sitting on the counter in the kitchen.
2025-08-26 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-08-05 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-07-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-07-24 Violation 102 GS 110-91(7)(b)
Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Six children ranging in age from 5 months to four years were present during the entire visit. One of the preschool-aged children was the additional caregiver's grandchild and the youngest infant was the operator's grandchild.
2025-06-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-06-17 Violation 714 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F)
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

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