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Preston Children's Academy

Cary, NC · Wake County
551 JAMES JACKSON AVE, Cary, NC 27513
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Quick Facts

Capacity
162 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (919) 297-0007
551 JAMES JACKSON AVE
Cary, NC 27513
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92002051
License Holder
PRESTON CHILDREN'S ACADEMY INC.
License Issued
Jun 24, 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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Preston Children's Academy is recognized both for its innovative programs and satisfied parents. We are a privately owned center, licensed for 162 children, dedicated to higher levels of learning in a safe and healthy environment. We provide a comprehensive, educational curriculum that encourages the physical, social, emotional and intellecutal growth of every child. Preston Children's Academy accepts enrollment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.
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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open HoursMonday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-07-15 Unannounced Inspection No 0726-154A
2026-04-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-04-22 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Depth of the mulch surfacing at the ends of slides was 1 inch or less throughout the outdoor areas.
2025-11-05 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-06-24 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-04-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-04-24 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing depth at the ends of slides was measured to be approximately 1 inch.
2024-10-29 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-10-29 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. 7 emergency medication authorizations did not meet the requirements. 3 were observed to exceed the 6 month period without renewal and 4 did not have permission forms in the file.
2024-05-02 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-04-04 Unannounced Inspection No 0224-190A
2024-02-19 Unannounced Inspection No 0224-190A
2023-10-31 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-10-31 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. 2 emergency medications present did not have the permission to administer form present.
2023-05-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-05-08 Violation 106 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a)
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 fire inspection has not been completed since December 2021. One was scheduled over the phone during inspection.
2023-05-08 Violation 1824 .0607(e)
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. It has been over 1 year since the EPR plan has been updated.
2023-05-08 Violation 1882 .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d)
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Four emergency medications were observed to have expired authorizations to administer the medication.
2022-11-02 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-02 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication permission forms were not on file for 4 emergency medications observed.
2022-05-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-05-12 Violation 1879 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v)
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. There were 3 tubes of diaper creams and 2 containers of Vaseline which did not have permission slips on file.
2022-05-12 Violation 716 .0605(j)
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch on the outdoor playgrounds did not meet the required depth during my visit today.

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