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Childcare Network #86

500 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 283374.6· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
129
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109

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About Childcare Network #86

Childcare Network #86 is a licensed child care center in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 129 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
129 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childcare Network #86 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bladen County has a median price of $109 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.
Bladen County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$109
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$109
Home daycare$115

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$66

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Childcare Network #86

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#09000158
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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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  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 May 27, 2025

  6. Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 4, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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. This was not on file for one child enrolled.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file within 30 days of enrollment for one child enrolled.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Jun 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 14, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Childcare Network #86

Is Childcare Network #86 licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Childcare Network #86 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childcare Network #86 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 #86 care for?

129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Childcare Network #86 accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Childcare Network #86's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childcare Network #86 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 872-0103 to ask.

What is Childcare Network #86's phone number?

(910) 872-0103.

Where is Childcare Network #86?

500 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337. The nearest other daycare we list is Elizabethtown Primary Pre K, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).