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Lillington, NC 27546 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Steps Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 53
- a week, county median
- $197
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About
About First Steps Learning Center
First Steps Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lillington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 53 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 7 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 53 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 514-8774 to confirm.
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 | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harnett County has a median price of $197 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$197
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$115
Home daycare$154
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #43000559
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 3
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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection1 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
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
May 28, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
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 Jun 11, 2024
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 Jun 11, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
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 Jun 11, 2024
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 Jun 11, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
May 16, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
The operator made an effort to falsify information.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Learning Center
Is First Steps Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Steps Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Learning Center care for?
53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Steps Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Steps Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 514-8774 to confirm.
How much does First Steps Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 514-8774 to ask.
What is First Steps Learning Center's phone number?
(910) 514-8774.
Where is First Steps Learning Center?
942 Joel Johnson Rd, Lillington, NC 27546. The nearest other daycare we list is The Shirley Whitley CDC, H.S./Early Head Start, 1.4 miles away.