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921 McKoy St, Clinton, NC
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Debbie's Day Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $143
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About
About Debbie's Day Care Home
Debbie's Day Care Home is a licensed home daycare in Clinton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 627-2121 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Debbie's Day Care Home has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Sampson County has a median price of $143 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$137
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$147
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Debbie's Day Care Home
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #82000019
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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Jun 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
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 from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Debbie's Day Care Home
Is Debbie's Day Care Home licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Debbie's Day Care Home last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Debbie's Day Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Debbie's Day Care Home care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Debbie's Day Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Debbie's Day Care Home's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 627-2121 to confirm.
How much does Debbie's Day Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 627-2121 to ask.
What is Debbie's Day Care Home's phone number?
(910) 627-2121.
Where is Debbie's Day Care Home?
Clinton, NC 28328. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.