Stepping Stones Child Development Center - Davie
956 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC
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Covenant Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Statesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 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
Covenant Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $175 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 48 rules in all · 48 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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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
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 Jul 10, 2026
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 Jul 10, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 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 23, 2026
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 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 3, 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 Nov 10, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
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 Nov 10, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance Two children were not signed in to the facility by parent on 5/29/25 and two children were not signed out by parent on 5/28/25.
The state verified the correction on Jun 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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 10, 2025
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
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 10, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
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.
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
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
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
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
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 Jan 3, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
For children under three years of age, materials were not made available to children on a daily basis.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Jan 3, 2024
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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 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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 toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 873-1991 to ask.
(704) 873-1991.
120 North Greenbriar Road, Statesville, NC 28625. The nearest other daycare we list is Mama Mia's, 0.6 miles away.