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Board approves special use permit to expand in‑home daycare to 12 children at Balfford Down Circle
Summary
The Board of Adjustment approved BOA SUP 2026‑03 on June 8, authorizing an increase in permitted enrollment for an in‑home daycare at 1724 Balfford Down Circle from the existing licensed capacity to a maximum of 12 children, subject to conditions and compliance with state licensing.
The Fuquay‑Varina Board of Adjustment voted June 8 to approve a special use permit allowing an in‑home daycare at 1724 Balfford Down Circle to operate as a large home child care facility with a maximum enrollment of 12 children.
Petitioner Ashley Gage, a licensed child‑care provider, told the board she has operated licensed child care at the property since 2019 (and in other locations since 2012), complies with North Carolina child‑care licensing, and does not propose structural expansions or commercial additions. She described staggered drop‑off and pickup routines and said outdoor play would occur inside an existing fenced area.
Neighbor Janet Pres spoke during public comment with safety and traffic concerns, saying, “I'm very concerned about um the safety of the children,” and asked the board to ensure adequate supervision and safeguards if enrollment increases. Board members asked the petitioner about daily schedules, staff levels and how children with special needs are managed; the petitioner said current staffing and licensing practices would govern age‑specific capacity limits.
During the quasi‑judicial findings, the board considered the required criteria (public health and safety, compliance with conditions and specifications, effect on property values or public necessity, and harmony with the town plan). Board members noted the operation has been in its current location since 2019, has existing licensing, and the petitioner reported no documented complaints. After motions and seconds on each finding, the board voted to approve BOA SUP 2026‑03 as presented; the motion passed by voice vote.
Conditions recorded in the staff presentation and in discussion include that enrollment shall not exceed 12 children, hours remain limited to typical daylight childcare hours, no commercial signage is permitted, drop‑off/pickup must occur without obstructing traffic, and the operator must remain in compliance with North Carolina child‑care licensing and town requirements.
The board closed the public hearing and approved the permit; the transcript shows voice votes for approval but no roll‑call tallies.
