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The Nest School

Clayton, NC · Johnston County
1300 MECHANICAL DRIVE, Clayton, NC 27520
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Quick Facts

Capacity
165 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (919) 359-1592
1300 MECHANICAL DRIVE
Clayton, NC 27520
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
51000903
License Holder
THE NEST SCHOOLS, INC
License Issued
Oct 2, 2021
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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THE NEST SCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in CLAYTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 165 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates 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
2026-09-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0926-026L
2026-09-08 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 9-1-26, a two year old female child was in the hallway, unsupervised by a staff member, for twenty nine seconds.
2026-08-24 Unannounced Inspection No 0826-215L
2026-08-24 Unannounced Inspection No 0826-106L
2026-07-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-07-30 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Benedryl and Zyrtec were stored in an unlocked closet in the lobby.
2026-07-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-07-16 Violation 491 .0511(b)(1)
Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. Two children less than twelve months of age were not attended to at the earliest opportunity. Both children were observed crying for more than five minutes while both staff members were engaged in other activities.
2026-07-16 Violation 496 .0510(e)(6)
Each child under the age of 12 months was not given supervised tummy time positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert each day. Two children, under twelve months of age, were not closely supervised during tummy time.
2026-07-16 Violation 501 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a)
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Bread was not served for lunch during the visit.
2026-07-16 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. Five cans of aerosol foam soap were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 6. Cloroguard Disinfectant and Zep Disinfecting Wipes were stored in the unlocked cabinet under the sink in the kitchen. Zep Disinfectant and Suave Detangler were stored in the unlocked storage closet in the lobby of the building.
2026-07-16 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Over the counter diaper creams, non-aerosol sunscreen and non-aerosol bug spray were stored on a shelf in the cabinet under the changing table, which was not locked, in space 7. A variety of over the counter medications, including Zyrtec and Benedryl, were stored in the unlocked storage closet in the lobby of the building.
2026-07-16 Violation 871 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a)
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. A sleeping infant was not moved from a bouncy seat to his/her crib.
2026-07-16 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. A first aid course was not completed within ninety days of hire by one staff member with a hire date of 12-15-25.
2026-07-16 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. A CPR course was not completed within ninety days of hire by one staff member with a hire date of 12-15-25.

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