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Fundamentals Child Development Center

109 Goldsboro Street, Pikeville, NC 278633.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153

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About Fundamentals Child Development Center

Fundamentals Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Pikeville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fundamentals Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wayne County has a median price of $153 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.
Wayne County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$135

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$71
Home daycare$78

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 Fundamentals Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#96000634
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 20 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 21 visits
  1. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026

  5. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  7. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Aug 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

  2. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

  6. Dec 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024

  10. Jan 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024

  11. Oct 9, 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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Questions about Fundamentals Child Development Center

Is Fundamentals Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Fundamentals Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fundamentals Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 8 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Fundamentals Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Fundamentals Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fundamentals Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fundamentals Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 242-3284 to ask.

What is Fundamentals Child Development Center's phone number?

(919) 242-3284.

Where is Fundamentals Child Development Center?

109 Goldsboro Street, Pikeville, NC 27863.

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