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Grace Christian Child Development Center

2601 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford, NC 273304.3· 48 reviews
capacity
397
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$145
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About Grace Christian Child Development Center

Grace Christian Child Development Center is a child care center in Sanford, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 397 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
397 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
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
Capacity397 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Grace Christian Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lee County has a median price of $145 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 Grace Christian Child Development Center

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
397 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#53000038
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 3, 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. J.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

  4. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 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 Grace Christian Child Development Center

Is Grace Christian Child Development Center 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 Grace Christian Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grace Christian Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 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 Grace Christian Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Grace Christian Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Grace Christian Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Grace Christian Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 776-2576 to ask.

What is Grace Christian Child Development Center's phone number?

(919) 776-2576.

Where is Grace Christian Child Development Center?

2601 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford, NC 27330. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Christian Child Development Center-Alpine, 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).