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Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center

607 W McIntosh Street, Sanford, NC 273304.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
90
a week, county median
$106
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About Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center

Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Sanford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lee County has a median price of $106 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.
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 Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5355044
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

  3. Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 20, 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 Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center

Is Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center licensed?

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

When was Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 6 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 Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center care for?

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

Does Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 774-4634 to confirm.

How much does Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 774-4634 to ask.

What is Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center's phone number?

(919) 774-4634.

Where is Floyd L Knight School-The Children's Center?

607 W McIntosh Street, Sanford, NC 27330. The nearest other daycare we list is Jireh Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.

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