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White Oak, NC 28399 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Early Bird Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 24
- a week, county median
- $59
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About
About Early Bird Day Care
Early Bird Day Care is a licensed child care center in Garland, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 588-4509 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Bird Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Bladen County has a median price of $59 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$109
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$109
Home daycare$115
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Early Bird Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #09000102
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 Aug 21, 2026
Mar 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 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 Mar 18, 2026
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Sep 9, 2025
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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).
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 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 Jan 9, 2025
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 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 Jun 12, 2024
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per 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 Jun 12, 2024
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 Jun 12, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
- Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Bird Day Care
Is Early Bird Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Early Bird Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Bird Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Bird Day Care care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Early Bird Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Bird Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 588-4509 to confirm.
How much does Early Bird Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 588-4509 to ask.
What is Early Bird Day Care's phone number?
(910) 588-4509.
Where is Early Bird Day Care?
7300 Old Fayetteville Road, Garland, NC 28441. The nearest other daycare we list is Bladen Lakes Primary School Pre-Kindergarten, 6.1 miles away.