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Sanford, NC 27330 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Estelle's Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Estelle's Child Care
Estelle's Child Care is a licensed child care center in Sanford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 5:30 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 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
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
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
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 | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Estelle's Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lee County has a median price of $145 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$145
Home daycare$136
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$118
Preschool
Center$106
Home daycare$111
School age
Center$62
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Estelle's Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #53000316
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection3 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. K.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
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. T.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
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 Jul 15, 2026
Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Oct 1, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. T.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
- Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Estelle's Child Care
Is Estelle's Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Estelle's Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Estelle's Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 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 Estelle's Child Care care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Estelle's Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Estelle's Child Care's hours?
Every day, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Estelle's Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 718-6705 to ask.
What is Estelle's Child Care's phone number?
(919) 718-6705.
Where is Estelle's Child Care?
1112 Woodland Avenue, Sanford, NC 27330. The nearest other daycare we list is Jireh Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.