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Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childcare Network #85
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $184
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About
About Childcare Network #85
Childcare Network #85 is a licensed child care center in Southport, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childcare Network #85 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brunswick County has a median price of $184 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$184
Home daycare$135
Toddler
Center$158
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$146
Home daycare$152
School age
Center$77
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Childcare Network #85
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #10000313
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 1
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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Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Oct 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The evacuation crib or other approved device was not able to fit through the exit door.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 2024
Dec 11, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 2024
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Oct 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
Show 4 earlier visits
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Childcare Network #85
Is Childcare Network #85 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Childcare Network #85 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childcare Network #85 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 14 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.
How many children can Childcare Network #85 care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childcare Network #85 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childcare Network #85's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childcare Network #85 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 457-0585 to ask.
What is Childcare Network #85's phone number?
(910) 457-0585.
Where is Childcare Network #85?
802 East Leonard Street, Southport, NC 28461. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids World Academy I, 0.7 miles away.