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Cornerstone Child Development Center (City)

1325 Faith Road, Salisbury, NC 281465.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Cornerstone Child Development Center (City)

Cornerstone Child Development Center (City) is a licensed child care center in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cornerstone Child Development Center (City) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $199 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.
Rowan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$119
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$162

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 Cornerstone Child Development Center (City)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#80000266
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026

  3. Aug 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 29, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

  4. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024

  8. Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Nov 28, 2023

    • Other rules

      The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

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 Cornerstone Child Development Center (City)

Is Cornerstone Child Development Center (City) licensed?

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

When was Cornerstone Child Development Center (City) last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cornerstone Child Development Center (City) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 8 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 Cornerstone Child Development Center (City) care for?

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

Does Cornerstone Child Development Center (City) accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Cornerstone Child Development Center (City)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cornerstone Child Development Center (City) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 633-0016 to ask.

What is Cornerstone Child Development Center (City)'s phone number?

(704) 633-0016.

Where is Cornerstone Child Development Center (City)?

1325 Faith Road, Salisbury, NC 28146. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Tools Center, 1.2 miles away.

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