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Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center

430 Jones Avenue, Raeford, NC 283763.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
82
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$150

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About Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center

Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center is a licensed child care center in Raeford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 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
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
82 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity82 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hoke County has a median price of $150 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.
Hoke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$150
Home daycare$140

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$96
Home daycare$157

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 Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
82 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#47000186
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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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  1. Aug 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

  2. Jun 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

  3. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. J.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2025

    • 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. J.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

    • 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 Sep 17, 2025

  5. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule 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. J.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024

  9. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. One staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023

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 Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center

Is Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center licensed?

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

When was Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center care for?

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

Does Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 848-1698 to ask.

What is Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center's phone number?

(910) 848-1698.

Where is Garden of Eden Childcare & Development Center?

430 Jones Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376. The nearest other daycare we list is Dominion Christian Academy Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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