Sandbox Early Learning Center
4913 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC
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First Assembly of God Ministries is a licensed child care center in Manteo, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
First Assembly of God Ministries has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dare County has a median price of $204 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
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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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 Oct 20, 2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
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4913 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC
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701 North Highway 64/264, Manteo, NC
701 Highway 64/264, Manteo, NC
Manteo, NC 27954
723 Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Manteo, NC
4913 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC
4212 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC
Wanchese, NC 27981 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 473-2664 to ask.
(252) 473-2664.
812 Wingina Avenue, Manteo, NC 27954. The nearest other daycare we list is Manteo Elementary Pre-K, 0.2 miles away.