Blessing Children Family Child Care
Roper, NC 27970 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Busy Bee Child Care is a licensed child care center in Roper, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Busy Bee Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Washington County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Bottles were propped.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
The number of children present was not within permit capacity.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 25 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 793-9848 to ask.
(252) 793-9848.
79 Cypress Shores Road, Roper, NC 27970. The nearest other daycare we list is Blessing Children Family Child Care, 2.4 miles away.