Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care II
17816 Hwy 421, Dunn, NC
4.3· 4 reviews
Freda's Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $164
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About
About Freda's Childcare
Freda's Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Dunn, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 4 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 890-1143 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Freda's Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harnett County has a median price of $164 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 Freda's Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #43000344
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Safe sleep 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Feb 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Animal cages were not kept free of animal waste.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 15, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
Operator did not wash his/her hands before and after handling food and feeding the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.
Corrected during the visit
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Freda's Childcare
Is Freda's Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Freda's Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Freda's Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Freda's Childcare care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Freda's Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Freda's Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 890-1143 to confirm.
How much does Freda's Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 890-1143 to ask.
What is Freda's Childcare's phone number?
(910) 890-1143.
Where is Freda's Childcare?
Dunn, NC 28334. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.