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Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1

3252 Legion Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348
capacity
36
a week, county median
$183
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About Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1

Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1 is a child care center in Hope Mills, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1 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).

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Cumberland County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#26002489
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 15, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 5, 2026

  2. Dec 8, 2025Inspection2 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 Dec 11, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

  6. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1

Is Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1 licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1 care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 764-3500 to confirm.

How much does Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 764-3500 to ask.

What is Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1's phone number?

(910) 764-3500.

Where is Flaming Sword Daycare - Early Learning Center #1?

3252 Legion Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348. The nearest other daycare we list is Breezewood Day Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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