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First Steps Childcare & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 89
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About First Steps Childcare & Learning Center
First Steps Childcare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hope Mills, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 89 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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 | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Childcare & Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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 First Steps Childcare & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #26001236
- Also at this site
- Facility #26001937: Child care center
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Mar 18, 2026InspectionFacility #260019372 rules cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionFacility #26001236No rules cited
Oct 28, 2025InspectionFacility #260012363 rules cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
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 29, 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 Oct 29, 2025
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionFacility #26001937No rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionFacility #26001937No rules cited
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionFacility #26001236No rules cited
Dec 4, 2024InspectionFacility #260012362 rules cited
Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center.
Corrected during the visit
Food required for any special diet was not provided by parent or center.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionFacility #26001236No rules cited
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionFacility #26001937No rules cited
Oct 3, 2024InspectionFacility #260012361 rule cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Show 8 earlier visits
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionFacility #26001236No rules cited
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionFacility #26001236No rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionFacility #26001236No rules cited
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionFacility #26001937No rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionFacility #26001236No rules cited
Nov 15, 2023InspectionFacility #260012364 rules cited
Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities.
Corrected during the visit
For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
Corrected during the visit
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
Corrected during the visit
Children used space that was not approved.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 6, 2023InspectionFacility #260012362 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 6, 2023InspectionFacility #26001937No rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Childcare & Learning Center
Is First Steps Childcare & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Steps Childcare & Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps Childcare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 First Steps Childcare & Learning Center care for?
89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Steps Childcare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Steps Childcare & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Childcare & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 423-4333 to ask.
What is First Steps Childcare & Learning Center's phone number?
(910) 423-4333.
Where is First Steps Childcare & Learning Center?
3437 N Main St, Hope Mills, NC 28348. The nearest other daycare we list is Rockfish Prime Time, 0.4 miles away.