Childcare centers are permitted by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). For more information about the Division of Child Development and Early Education, please visit:  http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/general/home.asp. 

Environmental Health staff review all proposed child care center applications and conduct pre-opening visits to approve building standards, water/wastewater supply, and childhood lead hazards. Additionally, Child Care centers are inspected for sanitation standards at least twice per year by an Environmental Health Specialist.

Current Child Care Center inspection report can be found here: Chatham County Sanitation Scores

For questions, contact: Barry Oldham at 919-545-8479