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Laurinburg, NC 28352 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Early Beginnings Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $142
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About
About Early Beginnings Child Care
Early Beginnings Child Care is a licensed child care center in Laurinburg, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 10 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Beginnings Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Scotland County has a median price of $142 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$142
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$120
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$62
Home daycare$61
State record
Inspection reports for Early Beginnings Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #83000265
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Sep 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Nov 3, 2025
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 Nov 3, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 3, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 Jun 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Dec 4, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
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 Dec 4, 2024
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 Dec 4, 2024
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Beginnings Child Care
Is Early Beginnings Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Early Beginnings Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Beginnings Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Early Beginnings Child Care care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Early Beginnings Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Beginnings Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Beginnings Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 369-2271 to ask.
What is Early Beginnings Child Care's phone number?
(910) 369-2271.
Where is Early Beginnings Child Care?
21921 McIntosh Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352.