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Estelle's Childcare II

3009 Cameron Drive, Sanford, NC 27330
licensed capacity
128
a week, county median
$145

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About Estelle's Childcare II

Estelle's Childcare II is a licensed child care center in Sanford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
128 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity128 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Estelle's Childcare II 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).

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Lee County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Estelle's Childcare II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
128 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#53000346
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 12, 2026

  2. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jun 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

  5. Jun 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jun 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025

  6. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 11, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

  9. Apr 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

  10. Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Estelle's Childcare II

Is Estelle's Childcare II licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Estelle's Childcare II last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Estelle's Childcare II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Childcare II care for?

128, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Estelle's Childcare II accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Estelle's Childcare II's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 776-0020 to confirm.

How much does Estelle's Childcare II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 776-0020 to ask.

What is Estelle's Childcare II's phone number?

(919) 776-0020.

Where is Estelle's Childcare II?

3009 Cameron Drive, Sanford, NC 27330. The nearest other daycare we list is Jonesboro Day Care, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).