First Steps Childcare & Learning Center
3437 N Main St, Hope Mills, NC
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Ed V. Baldwin Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 32
- a week, county median
- $132
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About Ed V. Baldwin Elementary
Ed V. Baldwin Elementary is a licensed child care center in Hope Mills, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 32 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 483-7370 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ed V. Baldwin Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $132 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$183
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Ed V. Baldwin Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #26002216
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
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 Oct 18, 2025
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 5, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 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 Mar 19, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
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. One staff did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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 Mar 5, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ed V. Baldwin Elementary
Is Ed V. Baldwin Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ed V. Baldwin Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ed V. Baldwin Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Ed V. Baldwin Elementary care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Ed V. Baldwin Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ed V. Baldwin Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 483-7370 to confirm.
How much does Ed V. Baldwin Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 483-7370 to ask.
What is Ed V. Baldwin Elementary's phone number?
(910) 483-7370.
Where is Ed V. Baldwin Elementary?
4441 Legion Rd, Hope Mills, NC 28348. The nearest other daycare we list is First Steps Childcare & Learning Center, 1 miles away.